After bidding farewell to the Sovereign of Qin, Xiao Mo was about to leave the Imperial Palace.
However, the maid leading the way gave Xiao Mo a token:
"Frost King, the Princess is currently in the Empress's chambers. His Majesty has instructed this servant to inform you that you may enter and exit the Imperial Palace as you please, even the rear palaces."
"Understood." Xiao Mo accepted the Jade Token. Recalling the Sovereign of Qin's words, he hesitated for a moment before saying, "Would you mind taking me to the Empress's chambers?"
"Of course. Please follow me, Frost King."
...
Inside the Empress's chambers, Empress Shi lay on her bed, her face sickly pale, while Qin Siyao fed her a bowl of herbal medicine.
After she finished the medicine, Empress Shi patted the back of her daughter's hand. "Siyao, you don't have to stay with me today. Xiao Mo has finally returned, and you haven't seen him in so long. Go and spend some time with him."
