C47 Unexpected

In the large palace, guards with sabers stood on both sides. As for the empress, she sat gloomily at the head of the table. The sight of her was indeed quite frightening.

It was as if she had not noticed the atmosphere around her as she bowed politely. "My daughter-in-law pays her respects to the Queen Mother!"

The empress didn't speak, as if she hadn't seen her. She just drank her tea