The Empress Dowager came out, first sizing up Ye Zao a few times, then said: "Isn't Noble Consort supposed to be gravely ill? How come you got up? The mourning family doesn't lack your one greeting. Why not rest well?"
These words, at first listen, sound like concern, but the meaning within is simply too obvious.
It means to say you don't seem to be much, so your previous severe illness was also fake, right?
"This concubine pays respects to the Empress Dowager, Lady auspicious." Ye Zao smiles, first bowing to pay respects.
The people behind naturally dare not delay, hastily paying respects as well.
After everyone paid respects, the Empress Dowager waved her hand: "Sit."
Once seated, Ye Zao then smiled and sighed: "Ah, it's indeed this concubine's great fortune. Heaven refuses to take me. This time, I really almost didn't make it."
"Everything is well, why say such things." The Empress Dowager frowned,
