Imperial Palace.
―――Cining Palace.
"Empress Dowager, Princess Duan has arrived at the palace and is waiting outside the gate of Cining Palace."
At this moment, the Empress Dowager was performing her religious ceremony, sitting on a cushion with her hair adorned in simple robes, not wearing any makeup, and looking like a living Buddha.
Above her was the golden statue of Buddha, which was brought from the Daxiangguo Temple.
After Nanny Fang finished speaking, she lowered her head in silence. Everyone in Cining Palace knew that when the Empress Dowager was practicing her faith, no one was allowed to disturb her.
Normally, only the little Emperor or the Grand Commandant would be announced when they arrived. Today was truly unusual, as Princess Duan had actually come to the palace.
"Princess Duan?" The Empress Dowager slightly opened her eyes, and even without any expression, she exuded a quiet solemnity combined with a kind aspect.
