Chapter 258 Headache

The Empress Dowager didn't stay at the Emperor's place for long; once the Emperor ceased to trouble Chu Nanli, she too departed.

Upon her return to Yikun Palace, and seeing Chu Nanli, her gaze deepened.

"Nanli pays her respects to the Empress Dowager." Chu Nanli greeted the Empress Dowager with a formal bow.

"Rise." The Empress Dowager's voice was languid as she sat in the chair of her main hall, sizing up Chu Nanli.

"What brings you here?"

"I've come to express my gratitude, thank you for speaking up for me today. If there's ever anything that Nanli can assist with in the future, please do not hesitate to ask," Chu Nanli said directly.

She didn't utter grandiose words, opting instead for the most straightforward expression of sincerity.

The Empress Dowager's expression towards Chu Nanli softened a bit.

"It's nothing; you've saved me before, and besides, helping you was but a small effort."

"Is the Empress Dowager no longer angry with me?" Chu Nanli inquired.