I still remember the days of her childhood, when she sneaked out of her household to play, passing through this small corner gate.
Stripped of her splendid attire and the ceremonial armor of the Empress, coupled with her suddenly aged appearance and white hair, incredibly, no one recognized her.
Following a servant, she went to Duke Jin Shien's residence, which was prepared and devoid of others, save for Jin Shien himself.
The Empress gave a meaningful glance to Nanny Li, who consciously stood guard outside, leaving only the Empress to enter the study.
Duke Jin Shien, with his dimming eyesight, was straining to read a booklet, and only when he saw the Empress enter did he put it down.
"You've come."
"Grandfather!" The Empress's eyes brimmed with tears as she knelt before Duke Jin Shien and said, "Your granddaughter has suffered so much this time..."
