Kapitel 49: Could she truly trust him?

After shedding the heavy attire she wore daily, Jia Li gracefully settled into her chair. She delicately lifted a teacup to her lips, savoring the lingering aroma of the steeped leaves before taking a sip.

"Your Royal Highness, this medicinal tea has been carefully selected by the Empress to bolster your immunity. It is to be included in your daily regimen, precisely before dinner," explained Court Lady Xuan, emphasizing the herbal tea's health benefits.

With a pensive expression, Jia Li gently placed the teacup onto its saucer. "A thought has occupied my mind since the evening," she began, her gaze fixed on Court Lady Xuan, her curiosity evident.

Court Lady Xuan nodded attentively, her gaze fixed on Jia Li as she spoke. "Please share, Your Royal Highness. I am listening," she replied.

Jia Li's expression grew pensive as she contemplated her thoughts. "Why do I find myself needing to justify my actions to those who surround me? This question haunts me frequently," she admitted.