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The guards at the entrance watched as the Empress emerged, followed by her maids, one of whom had a swollen face. The guards, showing no emotion, simply let them pass.

Jiang Zhengxuan led her group a short distance until they reached a secluded spot, then released Shen Bizhu.

"Alright, I've done what I promised. What you do next is your business. Just remember, Shen Bizhu