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The originally short journey, she had traversed at a snail's pace.
Lady Liang arrived at the entrance and saw the Empress and Xiao Jinyan having their breakfast. She clutched her handkerchief tightly and slowly walked in.
She stepped forward and curtsied, "Aunt, Your Highness."
The Empress said, "Lanlan, come and sit down to eat."
After eating vegetarian meals for three days, the Empress's mouth felt so bland she could almost taste water, and her mood wasn't great, naturally affecting her tone.
Lady Liang's heart raced, sensing the Empress's mood; it seemed she wasn't very happy, probably because of what had happened yesterday.
She walked to the table anxiously and sat down without any appetite for breakfast.
Shen Chuwei was eating a steamed bun and glanced at Lady Liang, noticing her staring at her bowl with a distracted look, and smiled as she took a bite.