Two little palace maids, upon seeing her ghastly wound, couldn't help but change their expression, displaying a look of fright. Only Huan Qiu, as if accustomed to such sights, coldly took the ointment, applied it to her wound, and then wrapped the injured area with white gauze to prevent it from being rubbed off by clothes.
After wrapping it up, Ning Huaixiu anxiously said: "Sister Huan Qiu, is what you said true? Not only does the Empress Dowager not blame me, but she also wants to make use of me extensively?"
Huan Qiu coldly responded: "Why would I deceive you? If you show some spirit, then quickly recuperate, so you can relieve the Empress's worries and contribute at the earliest!"
Ning Huaixiu, with tears, said: "Please rest assured, sister, Huaixiu will definitely recover swiftly and serve the Empress Dowager earnestly!"
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