579th Break: Empress

Imperial city, palace.

"Your Majesty…" Lin Hao called when he saw that they have finally arrived in front of the big doors of the empress dowager's palace.

Jiang Yan paused and turned back to look at him. "What are you worried for?" he asked, then froze when he recalled something. "Are you still worried about the rules in the rear palace*?" he asked.

*the rear palace's residents are the concubines of the emperor, so no other men aside from the emperor and the eunuchs can enter, or else will be dealt with death penalty

Lin Hao pursed his lips, obviously feeling nervous.

Jiang Yan's gaze turned soft. "Who would care about the rules when I myself allow you to be here?" he said and smiled as he took Lin Hao's hand. "Not to mention… the entire rear palace is even empty aside from mother." He told Lin Hao as the doors of the empress dowager's palace finally opened.