Hence, Senior Master Sheng had to cut short his conversation with Sheng Weiqiao because of the Empress' call.

Despite the kindness and consideration that Empress Meng evinced during their last meeting in the side palace hall of the Xin Shou Palace, Sheng Weiqiao was unsure about what awaited her there today, given the revelation of Sheng Shuihe's identity and the censure from State Duke Zheng, Empress Meng's father yesterday.

She felt flustered as she dressed up in ...