Chapter 272: Threat from the Empress Dowager 5

Jing Xin asked, her brows knit with worry that had not relaxed since they returned from the Crown Prince's mansion.

"Every single detail from that time," Qu Tan'er replied directly.

"After the master let Orchid Concubine's people take her away, Shi Xue immediately asked this servant to inform the Prince. She was also thinking of following to protect you, but at that moment, the Empress's people arrived by coincidence."

"And then?"

"The Empress just casually asked a few questions and said she felt unwell, so this servant and Shi Xue returned to the front courtyard," Jing Xin answered.

"Is that all? Just so simple?" Qu Tan'er frowned slightly.

At this point, Jing Xin showed unease, hesitated to speak, and after struggling for a while still asked in a low voice, "Master, was it really Orchid Concubine who wanted to see you?"

"Why do you ask that?"

"This servant saw Orchid Concubine coming out from the main courtyard on my way to see the Empress."