Jiafu Hall.
Her Highness, the Empress Dowager, was in good spirits today. She had changed into a vibrant outfit, and bestowed many items on the attending palace maids and servants. She even praised the Young Emperor's wet nurse profusely, and when she saw the court officials at the morning court, her brows and eyes appeared much warmer than usual.
Fang Fucai saw it all but felt a sense of sincere trepidation and anxiety.
A couple of days ago, Her Highness received news that General Pei had already rushed to Pingyang to meet the entourage, bringing with him four guards. He traveled day and night without a moment's delay, showing great eagerness...
The messenger had hoped to please the Empress Dowager by exaggerating a bit out of self-understanding.
Her Highness, indeed, was pleased.
Yet Fang Fucai felt that it boded ill.
If Pei Jue dared to kill Eunuch Chang and show defiance to the Imperial Court, how could he possibly arrive in Pingyang days ahead just to await Her Highness?
