Xiao Ning'Er's face went pale.
Shi Ning's lower lip, which she had been biting tensely, loosened.
It seemed she hadn't been the only one humiliated; having someone else to share the disgrace wasn't so bad.
"The Mei household?"
Xiaosuisui suddenly thought of something. Her brows furrowed, her expression puzzled.
The Empress Dowager was so elated at having exacted her revenge that she did not notice Xiaosuisui's peculiar behavior. Instead, she directed the Nanny beside her to lead Shi Ning and Xiao Ning'Er to change their clothes.
Before long, the Nanny returned and reported that there were no suitable theatrical costumes in the Palace for the two young ladies. The opera Her Imperial Majesty had looked forward to might not be possible today.
Xiaosuisui, puzzled, asked, "What does 'listen to an opera' mean?"
The Empress Dowager explained, "It's when several performers don colorful costumes, paint their faces, and perform on stage."