As expected, Madam Song left the palace with a faint look of anger, as if she and the Imperial Concubine had parted on bad terms.
Huayang Palace was silent.
After Noble Princess Consort An escorted the Empress Dowager to the traveling palace to recuperate, she was the sole master of Huayang Palace. As she was not one for bustling activity, the palace attendants who served her were cautious all day long, not daring to make a sound.
This made Huayang Palace even more quiet.
Suhua hurried into the hall. Seeing her mistress reading by the window, she walked over, curtsied slightly, and said, "My Lady."
Zhao Ling'e didn't look up. Her eyes remained on her book as she asked, "Well?"
"The message was delivered, but there has been no reply yet," said Suhua.
Zhao Ling'e frowned slightly. "Are you sure it was delivered?"
