The snow was heavy, and it was getting heavier. The entire sky darkened, but everything around looked crystal clear because of the accumulating snowflakes. Empress Jiang led her through the snow, step by step. The sound of snow underfoot and the falling snow combined, making the Ziwei Palace even more silent.
As they walked, Empress Jiang asked, "Just now, did the Emperor speak to you about anything?"
"Well—"
Shang Ruyi looked up into those serene yet gentle eyes, thought for a moment, and cautiously said, "Your Majesty is wise and farsighted, has long been prepared for Liaodong's disloyalty, and plans to, to—"
She couldn't continue.
And Empress Jiang didn't seem surprised. Instead, the more she listened, the more her brows furrowed.
After a long time, she gave a faint smile and said, "It's rare that back in Yanmen County, Your Majesty was willing to listen to you, and now, he's willing to speak to you again..."
