Sinyeong, now surrounded by court ladies, shot her a look and mouthed, “We’ll talk tonight.”
Hwayeong caught it immediately and gave a small nod, as if to say ‘Got it—now go quietly.’
Whether she’d actually see him later was another matter entirely, but for now, getting him in front of a physician took priority—if only so she could nod along and let him have his way.
He’d never been exactly fine—but at least he used to look it. So how did he end up like this?
Watching him being escorted out of the consorts’ quarters, surrounded by court ladies, Hwayeong muttered under her breath with genuine concern.
“This... really might be serious.”
Chapter 10
“How is he?”
The Empress asked the physician as soon as they reached Daeyeong Lodge, with Sinyeong hemmed in on all sides like a prisoner.
It was the physician’s second visit that day, but just like before, he began with a thoughtful hum.
“Is something wrong with him?”
