She emerged alone from the Imperial Garden.
Honored Lady Jiang trembled all over, her steps unsteady.
Once so proud, she was now subjected to public mockery.
Tears streamed down her face like rain.
The humiliation in her heart was like an endless tidal wave, mercilessly knocking her down.
She could not stand up again.
Two palace maids hurried back with clothes in their hands.
Seeing that Honored Lady Jiang had already returned with a pale face, they were both startled.
"What's happened to you, my lady?"
"Are you ill, my lady? Shall I call for the Imperial Physician..."
Honored Lady Jiang's lips trembled.
"There's no need..."
"But..." The palace maid was still worried.
"I've said there's no need, go back!"
Honored Lady Jiang shook off the maid's hand and staggered forward.
The two maids looked at each other and quickly followed.
「...」
In the pavilion of the Imperial Garden,
Zhao Junyao laughed.
"I didn't realize, Qingqing, you could be so cunning!"
