As the Empress finished speaking, someone steps forward to seize Mrs. Liang.
Mrs. Liang did not dodge, but instead chuckled softly, "Empress, I have something to say directly. I dare to converse with the Empress here because I have the confidence to do so."
"Does the Empress want to hear what it is?"
Seeing Mrs. Liang spoke with such certainty and fearlessness, the Empress felt a sinking feeling in her heart, her face subtly changing.
"You all may leave," commanded the Empress, "Take the Princess aside and freshen her up, then return to the palace for rest."
"Mother," Princess An Le clung to the Empress' hand.
"Don't worry, your mother will handle this matter." The Empress gently patted her back, then turned her gaze to the maids present, "If anyone asks about today's events, what would you say?"
The maids were all terrified, their faces already pale, and bowed their heads, not daring to utter a word.
