After half a month, the Buddha statue was finally nearing completion.
Liang Wan was pleased. After today, she would no longer have to come to Renshou Palace.
After all, who enjoyed facing a phony smile day in and day out?
The Empress Dowager had been feeling unwell for the past two days, so instead of summoning Liang Wan in the morning, she had her come after noon.
Only two little palace maids stood at the entrance to Renshou Palace. They were so used to seeing her that they skipped the announcement entirely.
Liang Wan brushed the snow from her clothes, lowered her head, and stepped inside. The hall was silent.
She hadn't gone far when she came face-to-face with the Chief Maid.
The maid explained that the Empress Dowager had caught a chill the night before and woken with a slight fever. She had just taken her medicine and fallen asleep, so Liang Wan shouldn't go in and disturb her. She was to finish her work by herself in the side hall.
Liang Wan respectfully complied.
