Fu Junheng's expression was cold and stern as he indifferently withdrew his gaze.
After the court ceremony concluded, everyone left the palace and returned to their residences.
Leave the main hall.
Prime Minister Shen called out to Shen Nanzhi, and then several ministers came over and spoke with them for a few minutes.
After saying goodbye to Shen Nanzhi, Mu Chenshuang left.
At this moment.
The old nanny from Cining Palace came over and bowed to Mu Chenshuang, "Princess Weiyang, Her Majesty the Empress Dowager invites you."
Mu Chenshuang recognized the old woman; she was a maid who served in the Empress Dowager's inner palace. Because the Empress Dowager was still recuperating, she did not receive any court greetings.
Now that we're in the palace, we should go and pay our respects to the Empress Dowager for the New Year.
Mu Chenshuang left with the nanny.
Shen Nanzhi stood on the steps chatting with several ministers, his gaze falling on the direction Mu Chenshuang had left in.
He thought to himself that he would go find her later.
Prime Minister Shen noticed his son's distraction and said sternly, "Nanzhi!"
Shen Nanzhi quickly came to his senses, looked at Prime Minister Shen, clasped his hands in a gesture of respect, and nodded, saying, "Father."
"What are you thinking about when the Minister speaks to you?" Prime Minister Shen asked with a serious face.
Shen Nanzhi apologized.
Not only Shen Nanzhi noticed the direction Mu Chenshuang left in, but the man standing on the steps not far away also saw it.
Feng Ji, being quite sensible, looked at Fu Junheng and said, "I'll head back to my residence first."
After Feng Ji finished speaking, he strode down the steps.
Fu Junheng turned to leave, and a gentle voice called out from behind, "Cousin Junheng."
Upon hearing this, Fu Junheng's eyes flashed with displeasure as he glanced at Feng Anxue.
In the instant he turned his head, Feng Anxue could clearly feel a chilling aura, which caused a sudden pang of pain in her heart.
Suppressing her inner turmoil, she smiled and said, "Cousin, Father is waiting for you in the Hall of Diligent Governance. He asked me to call you over."
Fu Junheng glanced in the direction Mu Chenshuang had left.
As Feng Anxue watched Fu Junheng's departing figure, she subconsciously glanced back in the direction Mu Chenshuang had left, a hint of malice flashing in her eyes. She quickly composed herself and followed in Fu Junheng's footsteps.
at last.
Fu Junheng walked toward the Hall of Diligent Governance with a sullen face.
Mu Chenshuang followed the old woman away, but they weren't heading towards Cining Palace. She asked warily, "Isn't the Empress Dowager in Cining Palace?"
The old woman respectfully replied, "Yes, the Empress Dowager has been experiencing discomfort in her legs recently. The imperial physician advised her to take more natural medicinal baths, so the Empress Dowager is currently heading to the Warm Heart Pavilion. Please wait for her there."
Mu Chenshuang knew that there was a natural hot spring pool inside Nuanxin Pavilion, but the location was rather remote.
Because the Empress Dowager's legs and feet were indeed quite cold and damp, Mu Chenshuang did not doubt the nanny's words much.
As we arrived at Warm Heart Pavilion, the atmosphere gradually became quiet and deserted.
The nanny pushed open the door. "Princess, please wait inside for a moment. The Empress Dowager should be arriving soon."
Mu Chenshuang went inside. The room was filled with wisps of mist, which also carried a faint fragrance.
As the scent entered her nostrils, Mu Chenshuang instantly realized something, jolted awake, and turned around abruptly.
There was a loud bang as the door slammed shut, and the nanny quickly closed it behind her.
Mu Chenshuang walked quickly to the door, intending to open it, but the door was already locked from the inside.
"How dare you! Open the door!"
There was no movement outside the door.
She was about to use her internal strength to unlock the door when she suddenly found herself unable to exert any power.
Damn it!
This incense is specifically designed to counter those with internal energy. Once the fragrance enters the body, it can seal off the internal energy for the duration of an incense stick burning.
In an instant.
Mu Chenshuang felt weak all over. Just as she was calling for help, everything went black before her eyes, and she fainted.
The person outside the door heard the noise inside the house.
He pushed open the door.
He coldly ordered, "Change her clothes and take her to bed."
Two palace maids quickly entered and helped Mu Chenshuang to the bed, took off her clothes, and changed her into a seductive sheer long gown.
Once everything is ready.
The group left quietly as quickly as possible, as if they had never been there at all.
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