Kapitel 69: Chapter 68: Serve in the bedchamber tonight.

Shen Chuwei, relying on the original host's memory, knew that Scholar Shen had always been in good health. How could he have suddenly fallen gravely ill?

Yet Xiao Jinyan would certainly not lie about such a matter.

"How does Your Highness plan to proceed?"

Xiao Jinyan said, "You are badly injured and it is not appropriate for you to leave the palace. However, the emperor has already agreed to let you and Lady Shen visit together. Not going would be a disregard for imperial grace."

Shen Chuwei understood; whether she wanted to or not, she had to go.

"Then, as a concubine, I shall return with my sister tomorrow to visit our father."

Mentioning Shen Mingzhu, Xiao Jinyan's brows furrowed deeply. Mingzhu's scheming was too profound; how could Chuwei possibly be her match?

"Bring two little eunuchs with you when you return, and remember to be careful not to aggravate your wounds."