Sang Ruoshui's emotions were complex as she clenched the handkerchief in her hand beyond recognition.
"Lady—"
Xiangxiu hurried over and, upon seeing Sang Ruoshui at the entrance of the palace, quickly bowed in greeting.
"That's enough. You may dispense with the formalities."
Sang Ruoshui, annoyed, raised her hand and asked about important matters, "Has the Emperor returned?"
Xiangxiu nodded, "He has returned. This servant heard from others that the Emperor has come back."
Upon hearing this, Sang Ruoshui immediately wanted to go there.
But after taking a few steps and thinking of her own makeup, she turned back to the palace, "Quick, someone come and prepare my makeup."
Xiangxiu supported Sang Ruoshui back to the palace, where the other palace maids helped her redo her makeup.
