Manbao was feeling dispirited after Keke criticized her, and she lay silently for a while before getting up.
The palace maid resting her head on the table was startled by the sounds and lifted her head in a daze, ready to serve.
Manbao waved her hand, signaling the maid to continue sleeping.
Last night, the Taizi-fei experienced intermittent labor pains, and Manbao couldn't sleep well. The attending palace maid had an even harder time sleeping, and even the Taizi, sleeping in the study, was disturbed several times.
Now that the Taizi-fei was calm, everyone took the rare chance to close their eyes and catch some rest.
Manbao tidied her hair and carried a wooden basin out to fetch some water.
The maid standing outside saw her grabbing cold water, dipping her hands into it, and splashing her face. She was surprised, "Imperial Doctor Zhou, what are you..."
Manbao exhaled and said, "This helps me wake up."
