The crown prince walked to the Qingxi Hall nervously and suddenly awakened when he heard a eunuch greet him. He calmed down and asked, “Is Grandma available now?”

The eunuch entered the hall to report. Then he came out soon and said, “Her Majesty is waiting for you in the side hall.”

“What brought you here?” Seeing her eldest grandson come in, the Empress Dowager raised her hand and told him to get up. Then she asked gently, “The emperor is unwell ...