In Fangfei Hall, Palace Maid Bai Ling felt that recently her master—Beauty Zhao—was full of worries, a deep concern etched between her brows that couldn't be dissolved. She would sometimes fall into a daze, occasionally grit her teeth thinking about something, or suddenly seem terrified with fear.
Every now and then, she would abruptly ask her, "Not many sisters are left in the palace, right?"
"His Majesty pardoned a batch to leave, and imprisoned some; not many left." Bai Ling would always fear saying something wrong to displease Beauty Zhao.
Upon hearing her words, Beauty Zhao seemed even more burdened, occasionally muttering to herself, "Not many sisters left in the palace..."
As if lamenting something, or as if frightened of something.
During her night watch, Beauty Zhao would always have her sleep by the side of the bed, saying that another person near brought peace of mind.
