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XLVIII: This Beau Is Alone For A Long Time
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2024-10-29 19:42:56A pair of incense sticks are burning, and its sandalwood scent lingers in the hidden chamber of the grand empress dowager's hall.
As usual, the old empress is sitting silently, facing the two memorial tablets on the altar. Her lines which signify her aging are visible as the candlelight reflected on her.
Without prior notice, the large wooden door that disguised as a wall slides open. The natural light coming from the outside penetrates the dark room.
"Your highness." The grand empress dowager said without looking back to the person who secretly comes into her hall.
Prince Yin Wenyan, like always, managed to make his way into her hall unnoticed by others. This is how he comes to her hall whenever he and his siblings are summoned or it's the scheduled day for the three of them to visit her.
"Greetings, Grand Empress Dowager. Please excuse my rudeness for coming here without notice." He said in a respectful manner.
The grand empress dowa
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