At the same time, in the Eternal Joy Palace…
The empress dowager had changed into the attire of a madam. She was wearing an autumn dress and had a woman's bun and a small pouch hanging from her waist. She looked like a little wife preparing to go out while walking in front of Daoist Xuanji.
Daoist Xuanji was dressed as a scholarly lady again and held a small umbrella in her hand.
The two of them were dressed like this, so they were naturally prepared to leave the palace and stroll around the streets. But Daoist Xuanji knew the empress's physical condition, so she had to come over to take a look before going out.
The two of them passed through the corridors and arrived near the Peaceful Hall. Daoist Xuanji used the excuse of going in to get something to enter the bedchamber.
