The Empress Dowager didn't care about the Emperor's dignity at all. She was going to cry. She cried stubbornly for half a Shi Chen before leaving with Sister Qing. Before leaving, she glanced back, her gaze full of unfamiliar indifference.
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「Ministry of Justice」
The Empress Dowager's carriage slowly came to a halt outside. Several officials in their robes came out to greet her personally.
"Greetings to the Empress Dowager!"
With swollen, red eyes, the Empress Dowager grasped Sister Qing's hand and shakily stepped down from her carriage. "All rise!"
Her face was haggard, her voice weak. The ministers dared not neglect her presence. After rising, they stood in two rows, making way for the Empress Dowager.
She held onto Sister Qing's hand, slowly making her way inside, passing through the main hall as they headed to the cells at the back.
