The little nun could no longer cope, she had only heard about the cruelty of the Imperial Palace, but never experienced it for herself.
Choked with sobs, she rushed to the Huaqing Palace.
"Let me see His Majesty! The Dowager Empress has gone a whole day without eating or drinking...if this continues...if this continues... she will fall sick..."
She cried out loudly.
This is a mortal sin within the Imperial Palace.
She didn't realize just how lucky she was not to be dragged away and punished according to palace laws.
"What's all the commotion outside?" The Emperor set down his papers, rubbing his brow in confusion.
Eunuch Wei spoke quietly: "It's the small nun from the Dowager Empress' side... she says... the Dowager Empress has not eaten all day."
The Emperor's brows furrowed.
Eunuch Wei gauged the Emperor's reaction: "Your Majesty, shall I go check it out?"
The Emperor opened his mouth.
He hesitated, for a moment, he actually wanted to nod.