Chương 1163: 446: Reverse Chase Strategy_2

Consort Ruan's expression froze, she was about to ask for clarification when she saw the Empress, slightly fatigued, waving her hand at her.

Consort Ruan had no choice but to stand and take her leave. Upon exiting Yuanhui Palace, her mind was filled with the Empress's recent words. So, how would the Empress choose? From the sound of it, she seemed to stand with the court laws, so was the Empress hinting at something?

Consort Ruan felt her heart skip a beat and quickened her steps involuntarily. As soon as she got back to the Spring Palace, she immediately had someone watch the front hall and invite the person over as soon as Prince Wu came out.

The banquet at Zichen Palace was to start later. Consort Ruan waited for nearly half an hour before her son arrived. Seeing that his expression was still calm, she let out a sigh of relief. Smelling the alcohol on him, she hurriedly had the prepared sobering tea brought over.