In the Dragon Tent
Their pleasure was abruptly interrupted, and for a time, both lost the mood. Cai Wei got up, her throat parched from her earlier cries. Now with a rare moment of respite, she hurriedly climbed up to call for tea.
Xiao Zhi brought over the flower tea she favored, carefully handing the teacup into her hands. Cai Wei took a sip and asked, "What happened to Ning Huaixiu just now?"
Xiao Zhi replied, "She has been sent to the Ministry of Punishments. That damn maid offended His Majesty and the Empress. Even dying a hundred times would not be enough to atone for her crimes."
After finishing her tea, Cai Wei handed the cup back to Xiao Zhi and said, "Bring her back. Find the Imperial Physician to look at her. Don't let her die."
"Yes!"
Although Xiao Zhi thought the Empress was too kind-hearted, she dared not comment on the Empress's decision. She agreed and went to handle the matter.
