Chapter 587, The Show Goes On (9 more)

Yun Jinnian glanced at Shaoyao and nodded slightly.

She knew that Shaoyao was to return to the Empress's side and did not plan to make things difficult for her. Setting aside her book, she washed her hands, applied the cream for her hands, and then lay down on the bed to rest.

Shaoyao waited until Yun Jinnian had fallen asleep before she returned to the Empress's bedchamber.

Yun Jinnian lay in bed, closed her eyes, and emptied her mind to sleep.

Weiyang Palace Main Sleeping Hall

The Empress had removed her heavy makeup, revealing a bare, gentle face.

"Empress, Shaoyao has returned!"

"Let her in!"

Entering the sleeping chamber, Shaoyao greeted the Empress with a bow before speaking softly, "After spending some time with the Fourth Miss, I feel that she is a very intelligent and composed youngster with a detailed mind. She is also polite and amiable towards the servants!"

"Is it her true nature, or is she just pretending?" the Empress asked.