Lin Qingwan's steps faltered instantly, her hands tightly gripping the soft handkerchief, and she forced herself not to turn around.
Madam Lin choked up a little, "When you get back, let the royal physician treat you properly, and you won't have any scars."
She couldn't believe it, yet she had to believe it: what had Lin Qingwan gone through alone in the flower garden? No wonder her husband and son had kept it from her, no wonder Lin Qingwan didn't want to come back.
Lin Qingwan's pupils trembled slightly. The care she had been longing for had arrived so suddenly, but she felt neither the joy nor satisfaction she had expected, nor even the slightest fluctuation in her emotions.
Anyone who sees his injuries would feel sorry for him.
That's all.
Lin continued, “The palace rules are strict, and the Imperial Concubine holds a high position and great power. She summoned you to the palace most likely to appease you, since Prince Jing’s matter is not honorable.”
“Your mother will teach you manners on the way, so don’t be afraid.”
It was as if a void in her heart had been filled; after saying those two sentences, Lin's emotions calmed down considerably.
Lin Qingwan's lowered eyes were filled with barely suppressed emotions, but her voice remained as cold as ever, "Okay."
Once her mother finds out what she asked for, she will probably regret being soft-hearted towards her at this moment.
Lin Qingwan boarded the palace sedan chair, her heart filled with trepidation as she entered the palace.
The eunuch led her to Pingning Palace, where a strong fragrance of hibiscus wafted towards her, causing Lin Qingwan to shiver.
Consort Ning's maternal family name was Zhang. Because she was His Majesty's most beloved woman, she was specially granted the title of the state. Based on this alone, even the deceased Empress could not compare.
Lin Qingwan kowtowed and bowed. At eye level, all that could be seen was a pair of embroidered shoes with gold thread trim and beads on both sides, spotless and without a speck of dust.
Consort Ning looked down at her and said, "Raise your head."
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