CHAPTER 572 (1): THE WESTERN REGION

The Imperial Army Commander watched as Pei Qianhao, Su Xi-er, and Du Ling walked away together.

Meet again in their dreams? Does His Majesty truly believe in these words? Even when he took in other imperial consorts, he wasn’t willing to visit them when asked by the officials. However, he would come and accompany Her Majesty in the ice room whenever he had a free moment

Even after waiting for a long period of time, the only thing the Imperial Army Commander could hear in the courtyard was the faint sound of the wind whistling in his ears. It was only after several hours had passed did he see Chu Xian exit with Chao Mu in his arms.

The Imperial Army Commander immediately went forth and respectfully reported, “Your Majesty, Prince Hao, Princess Consort Hao, and the Western Region King will be leaving Dongling today. Princess Consort Hao told me to pass on a few words to you: If Your Majesty and Her Majesty are fated, you will naturally meet again in your dreams.”

He briefly raised his head to observe Chu Xian’s expression, noticing a flicker of some unknown emotion in the latter’s eyes before they returned to gaze at Chao Mu. The moments dragged on until he finally looked up, ordering the Imperial Army Commander. “Prepare some firewood in the meadow at the back of the imperial palace. Additionally, prepare a jade box used for containing ashes after cremation.

The Imperial Army Commander froze for an instant before he finally reacted. “This subordinate obeys the order!” His voice was quivering. His Majesty has finally woken up; he’s no longer insisting on madly preserving Her Majesty’s body.

As soon as the order was issued, the news of the empress’ cremation spread throughout the imperial palace. The two remaining imperial consorts were elated, especially the concubine-born young miss from the Liu Residence, also currently known as Beauty Liu