Chapter 282: Immortal Pill (1)
Qin Zhenzhen’s words had a temporary soothing effect on the Empress Dowager’s anger.
"Furthermore, I strongly advise you, the Empress Dowager, to prioritize rest and disregard trivial matters. It would be most beneficial to recline as much as possible and cooperate with your treatment. You may achieve twice the results with half the effort."
Once Qin Zhenzhen departed, a shadow cast over the Empress Dowager’s countenance. Promptly, she summoned the royal physician to inquire further.
She had intentions to heed Qin Zhenzhen’s counsel and recline, but her inherent nature could not be easily subdued.
From her youth, she had been an imposing figure of great authority. Her family’s immense influence solidified her standing within the palace, where her position remained unshaken.
Even when she erred as the Crown Prince Consort and faced neglect from the Crown Prince and the eventual Emperor, it was merely a chilly indifference.
Her ascent to Empress occurred upon the Emperor’s demise and her son’s ascension to the throne, a position she steadfastly maintained.
She had always exercised control over every facet of her life. How could she simply lay supine and dismiss all concerns without withering away?