Shen Wei had long noticed that the Empress showed little concern for the Xie Family, maintaining a distant and cold relationship.
Cai Lian frowned, equally puzzled. "The Empress is indeed from the Xie Family, but for some reason, her ties with them are extremely strained. Over the years, she has hardly offered them any support."
Shen Wei made a mental note to investigate the reasons behind this when she had the chance.
There would be time for everything later. For now, Shen Wei chose to avoid confrontation. Her immediate priority was to recover her weakened health and recuperate.
The carriage moved slowly along the long official road, its journey scarcely noticed by anyone.
Time flew by. In the first month after the winter snow, the new emperor, Li Yuanjing, formally ascended the throne, declaring the era name "Yongchang."
