"Does the Empress Dowager wish to see her?"
"She only wants to see me because she hopes I will grant her permission to leave the palace and live with King Fu, doesn't she?" the Empress Dowager said wearily. "I was distant towards Jingjing in the past, fearing that getting too close might breed jealousy. You know her identity is special."
"Jingjing is a good child, and she has been living well with Yaya. Nobles usually have many issues. If she really goes to King Fu Residence, no telling what trouble she might stir up. It's better for her to stay quietly in the palace!"
Mother Xia gently massaged the Empress Dowager's temples: "Hopefully, King Fu and his wife can understand the pain behind the Empress Dowager's decision!"
"I've lived to this age; I'm not afraid of playing the villain anymore! Let me do these unpleasant tasks."
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