Her gentle voice and sincere gaze made it impossible for Shang Ruyi, despite the barriers in her heart, to harbor any ill thoughts toward her. Looking at her white jade-like hand holding her wrist, Shang Ruyi finally sighed and softly said, "Yes."
After speaking, she sat down opposite her.
As she sat down, Shang Ruyi was momentarily dazed, realizing that this position was directly across from Empress Dowager Jiang. Perhaps just moments ago, she and Yu Wenquan had been sitting in this very spot, in this very state.
Thinking of this, Shang Ruyi took a deep breath, looked up at Empress Dowager Jiang, and softly said, "Empress Dowager... just now in this spot, with my lord— with, with Your Majesty..."
