The Empress Dowager did not ask much, nor did she expose Chu Nanli.
After Chu Nanli had finished administering the acupuncture, the Empress Dowager felt her head had cleared a lot, experiencing an unprecedented sense of relief.
"It's all thanks to you, otherwise who knows how long I would have had to live with this stubborn illness," said the Empress Dowager as she massaged her head, her eyes filled with gratitude when she looked at Chu Nanli.
"It's only right, and besides, you have helped me before, and I have no way to repay you," Chu Nanli replied with a smile.
The Empress Dowager's gaze toward Chu Nanli carried a trace of admiration.
"You are a good child, but since you have cured a major illness of mine, a reward is still in order," she stated.
Chu Nanli intended to refuse, but the Empress Dowager had already spoken, so it did not seem appropriate for her to say anything further.
In the end, the Empress Dowager bestowed upon Chu Nanli a pile of gold, silver, and jewelry.