She would do her utmost!
Seeing her leave, Mu Feiâs eyes flashed with intense violence.
He would definitely not allow Su Yingxue any chance to turn the tables!
Qin Muyan, accompanied by the Empress Dowager, had already arrived at the entrance of the imperial prison.
The Empress Dowager was elderly, and Qin Muyan could not rush her; he could only wait for her to slowly alight from the carriage and stand firm.
As for him, riding the whole way, his knees, which had been knelt for two days and nights, were already numb with pain.
When he moved to help the Empress Dowager, he himself staggered.
âTake it slow!â
The Empress Dowager stood firm and actually gave Qin Muyan a hand in support.
Looking at his swollen knees, the Empress Dowager sighed softly, âYou! I really donât know what youâre thinking. Whatâs so good about this Su Yingxue?â
Qin Muyan said gravely, âDoesnât the imperial grandmother think sheâs good? She resembles auntie so much; auntie was a gentle and kind woman, and so is she!â
The Empress Dowagerâs heart was suddenly blocked. Qin Zheng, because she was a kind woman, had been inadvertently kidnapped during the Lantern Festival and had been separated from her for so many years.
This Su Yingxueâ¦
âEnough, enough!â
The Empress Dowager shook her head; when she first saw Su Yingxue, that face had also seemed familiar to her.
For the sake of her obstinate grandson, she would go and listen to what she had to say!
But before they could enter, they heard someone shouting loudly from behind, from the carriage: âImperial grandmother, please wait for Zhaoâer!â
âZhaoâer?â
The Empress Dowagerâs attention was instantly attracted.
The carriage that had been speeding along came to a stop, and Shen Yuâs face appeared from within. The Empress Dowagerâs heart softened with pain, âOh, my dear Zhaoâer, youâre not yet recovered, how can you withstand such jostling!â
The Empress Dowager hurried to help her.
After Shen Yu alighted from the carriage, she immediately knelt in front of the Empress Dowager, her eyes brimming with tears, âImperial grandmother, Zhaoâer has been unfilial, worrying you. Zhaoâer is also concerned for you! Your precious health cannot endure the damp and cold of this imperial prison; itâs easy for your legs to catch cold. Letâs go back with Zhaoâer.â
The Empress Dowager was touched and helped her up, when Qin Muyan spoke out to admonish her sternly, âSince when is it your place to comment on the imperial grandmotherâs affairs? If you have an injury, you should be resting well in the palace. Otherwise, if you get hurt again, whom will you blame?â
Qin Muyanâs eyes were sharp, scrutinizing Shen Yu as if he were an eagle eyeing its prey.
Her appearance was truly strange.
Chastised by Qin Muyan, Shen Yu felt both embarrassed and annoyed, yet she had to maintain a frail appearance, âCousin is right to reprimand me, but Zhaoâer is just worried about the imperial grandmotherâ¦â
âThe imperial grandmother is with Your Highness; what could possibly go wrong? Your intentions are rather odd. Youâve avoided the imperial grandmother for several days, to heal your injuries, and as soon as Your Highness brings her out of the palace, you hastily follow. What are you really up to?â
Qin Muyan pressed her with question after question.
Shen Yu was in utter turmoil but had to admit, Qin Muyan was indeed too astute.
She showed no favor toward her cousin, treating her as an enemy, seeing right through her.
If it werenât for Mu Feiâs prior instruction, she would have revealed herself in front of Qin Muyan.
Stabilizing her mind, she slowly raised her face, on the verge of speaking, âImperial grandmother, Zhaoâer is truly just worried about you!â
âYou⦠Zheng Er! My dear Zheng Er!â
The Empress Dowager, seeing Shen Yuâs face, had her eyes immediately well up with tears. Wasnât this her cherished, coddled treasure, Zheng Er?