Seeing that the Empress Dowager's complexion had improved considerably, Mu Chenshuang nodded with a look of relief.
She held the Empress Dowager's hand and carefully helped her to her feet. "Empress Dowager, Shuang'er will accompany you for a walk."
The Empress Dowager nestled tightly against Mu Chenshuang, her actions resembling those of a child relying on an adult.
Mu Chenshuang thought to herself, "The Empress Dowager's condition is indeed much better than before."
As she helped the Empress Dowager out of the main hall, she said to Granny Yun beside her, "If the weather is nice, we can accompany Her Majesty the Empress Dowager for a walk in the Imperial Garden, which will help her recover."
Granny Yun quickly replied, "Yes."
Mu Chenshuang, who was helping the Empress Dowager walk slowly, finally arrived at the Imperial Garden after a long time. When she settled the Empress Dowager in the middle of the pavilion, she looked up and saw Feng Xilan walking towards her.
To be honest, ever since Fu Junheng left, her heart has been troubled and somewhat depressed. Only investigating the cases of Madam Mu, Xie Changqing, and the Prince of Libei can distract her.
Therefore, when she saw Feng Xilan again, she was slightly surprised, realizing that she had almost forgotten about him.
Xiao Qingyu's use of Gu poison to harm him must have been a significant blow to Feng Xilan.
Although some time has passed since this incident, Feng Xilan's complexion is still not good. Her cheeks are sunken and somewhat sallow, making it seem as if all her energy has been drained away.
Looking at Feng Xilan approaching, Mu Chenshuang couldn't help but sigh for him.
She hadn't expected that Feng Xilan was such a devoted person. He finally realized his own feelings and also understood Xiao Qingyu, but it wasn't a good thing.
It was too late to make amends, and Feng Xilan seemed to have no determination to resolutely sever these emotions, instead allowing herself to continue in such pain.
Thinking of this, Mu Chenshuang looked at Feng Xilan with some dissatisfaction, as if she felt sorry for his misfortune and angry at his lack of ambition.
Mu Chenshuang hoped that Feng Xilan would understand that his current situation was already very difficult. He was already struggling to move forward in the palace, as if walking on thin ice. If he didn't pull himself together, those who wanted to follow him would probably lose heart.
Feng Xilan's deep gaze swept across Mu Chenshuang's face, but she immediately looked away and greeted the Empress Dowager.
The Empress Dowager's speech was slurred and she couldn't speak, but she just smiled and hummed at him, then gestured for him to sit down next to her.
Feng Xilan glanced quickly at Mu Chenshuang, and without refusing, sat down beside her.
Although the Empress Dowager was not entirely lucid, Feng Xilan still patiently talked with her for a while.
As noon approached, Granny Yun helped the Empress Dowager back to the palace for lunch, while Mu Chenshuang took her leave directly in the Imperial Garden.
Before she even stepped out of the Imperial Garden, she heard hurried footsteps behind her.
"Shuang'er, you've come to treat the Empress Dowager, haven't you?" Feng Xilan asked gently, her eyes filled with such deep affection that they seemed to overflow with tears.
Mu Chenshuang lowered her head indifferently, deliberately avoiding his gaze, and said respectfully, "The Empress Dowager's current condition is difficult to treat. Even though my medical skills are comparable to those of a divine healer, I am powerless to help. I just wanted to spend as much time as possible with the Empress Dowager."
As she spoke, she looked up and gave Feng Xilan a suggestive look.
Feng Xilan, whose heart was entirely focused on Mu Chenshuang, immediately realized that there were likely eavesdroppers everywhere in the palace. He had been so eager to talk to Mu Chenshuang that he had forgotten this taboo.
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