The palace maid smiled faintly, "This was prepared by the Imperial Hospital for the Empress Dowager some time ago, and several have been bestowed away by Her Majesty. She wasn't certain if there were any left, which is why she didn't award one on the spot. I was just sent to check, and found that there were, so she had me bring one here!"
I see!
Su Luo accepted the sachet, "Please convey my gratitude to the Empress Dowager on my behalf."
The palace maid responded warmly, "There's no need to be so polite, Madam. If you wear it, that will be the best form of gratitude towards the Empress Dowager!" She smiled amiably and offered to help her put it on.
"No need!"
Qing Yi, always alert, stepped forward without Su Luo having to prompt her, and helped her put on the sachet.
The palace maid showed a satisfied smile and bowed, "I will convey your gratitude to the Empress Dowager. Farewell, Commandery Princess, Madam."
