The empress dowager was feeling better. She was glad to have such a competent daughter-in-law, who was the first person she thought of when she knew she was sick. She wanted her daughter-in-law to stay with her. Only then could she be at ease.

“You have to visit me every day, Yuguan!”

The empress dowager was tired, but she stubbornly held onto Lin Haihai. Lin Haihai knew old people would often act like children, and they had to be indulged like children. “I will,” she reassured the elderly woman. “I’ll visit the palace every evening to eat and walk with you, but you should rest for now, alright?”

“This Empress Dowager will listen to you! I’m going to bed!” The empress dowager rose to her feet. Lihua hurriedly went up to support her and helped her to the bedchamber.

Lin Haihai’s smile dropped after seeing the empress dowager off. Imperial Physician Shangguan lowered his head, daring not to pose a question. The grave look on Lin Haihai’s face made Yang Hanlun’s heart sink. He hurriedly asked, “What’s wrong with Imperial Mother?”

Lin Haihai gestured at him to silence him before marching out of the room. Yang Hanlun rushed to catch up with her and asked, “It’s serious, isn’t it?”

His face was pale. Imperial Mother had always been healthy. Why would she suddenly...