The Emperor had many affairs to attend to, especially at such a critical moment, so he naturally couldn't stay for long.
He came today merely to relax at the Empress's place; seeing that it was getting late and everything had been conveyed, he rose to leave.
The Empress respectfully escorted him to the courtyard, watching as the Emperor, accompanied by a few Little Chamberlains, exited through a side gate until he vanished from sight, before she turned back into the inner chamber.
Due to recent external events, the Empress took the opportunity to reorganize Changchun Palace, removing those Palace Maids and Chamberlains with unsettled thoughts.
Only the loyal ones remained behind to serve.
Particularly in the inner chamber, where the closest confidantes were kept.
In front of her confidantes, the Empress naturally didn't hold back, and Hong Fei, who was adept at reading expressions, noticed that the Empress was not in a good mood.
