Bai Ruozhu hung her head and dared not speak more, for she knew the gravity of the situation from the Empress Dowager's demeanor. In fact, it was something she had suspected but never dared to articulate as bluntly as Ning Yu.
"Both the Empress Dowager and the Princess are weary, Ruozhu will take her leave first," Bai Ruozhu said after some thought.
The Empress Dowager glanced at Bai Ruozhu and said, "Good, you are a clever one, knowing what should and shouldn't be said."
Bai Ruozhu's heart skipped a beat, involving the Former Emperor and possibly affecting the reputation of the Imperial family, how could she carelessly speak up?
"Yes," Bai Ruozhu said no more but her stance was resolute.
The Empress Dowager sighed in relief, "You may leave."
As Bai Ruozhu was paying her respects to leave, just as she reached the entrance of the Main Hall, a shrill voice of a eunuch came from outside: "The Emperor has arrived!"
