Chapter 75 The Queen Dowager’s Summon 3 ” (2/2)

“Someone come!” Ning Dai nods approvingly and gave her summon, “Have someone wait outside the dowager’s quarter. As soon as Bai Yan appears, you people are to bring her over to me!”

“Yes, Your Royal Highness.”

The palace maids who were busy carrying the fruit plates all kneeled in unison before retreating away for their order.

……

Ever since Bai Yan entered the palace, she had been led directly into the Peace Wing where the old queen herself had been awaiting her presence.

Following the announcement of her arrival, the door swings open and the image of a kind-hearted grandmother comes into her view. Through the support of a young maid by her side, the old queen beckons her inside.

“So you’re Bai Yan. It’s been so many years, look how you’ve grown.”

Holding onto Bai Yan’s hand, the dowager caresses them and exhaled a lamenting sigh: “Child, please don’t blame me for not shielding you back then. His Majesty insisted on the decision so not even I can change his mind.”

Although the king was known to be a very filial person, but out of concern for the royal family’s reputation, there’s no way he would’ve allowed a unclean woman like Bai Yan into the lineage book.

“What are you all still standing around for?” The old queen looks around herself at the idling maids: “Hurry and get a seat for her.”

“Yes, Your Royal Highness.” The maids gave a quick bow and retreated. In no longer than a minute, a chair was prepared for Bai Yan in the room.

“Your Grace, are you facing some discomfort in recent days?” After observing the slightly blue complexion, Bai Yan’s expression turned dark and serious.

Stunned by the remark, the old queen smiles and laugh: “You are indeed a caring one like your mother. Yes, it’s true, I’ve been a little unwell recently. Likely just me overworking myself, it’s nothing to be concerned about.”

“I’m afraid it’s not that simple…”