Dark clouds billowed, and the atmosphere in front of Daming Palace was so oppressive.
The civil and military officials all stood in front of the palace, anxiously looking toward it, deeply concerned for the Empress's wellbeing, fearing for any problem that might befall their sovereign.
Thus, when the Prime Minister's inquiring words were spoken, everyone's gaze shifted in that direction, waiting for the Empress Dowager's response, curious about what exactly had happened.
But just at that moment, they heard a familiar whimper, slightly trembling, slightly hoarse.
It was similar to the Empress's tone, but it wasn't her who had emitted the sound—it seemed to be... the Empress Dowager?
Whoosh!
A wave of confusion swept over the crowd, their faces filled with bafflement, completely unsure of what was happening, even suspecting they were hallucinating.
Had they misheard?
The Empress Dowager had started whimpering as soon as she entered Daming Palace.
