Wen Jin averted her gaze. "No one told me. I overheard some palace attendants chatting as I was passing by."
'I just happened to overhear it? What a coincidence.'
'But if someone with ill intentions is truly behind this, things will get difficult. How can I protect this pregnancy while making them think their plot succeeded?'
'Whatever their motives, it's clear I can no longer be a mere bystander in this matter.'
Liang Wan turned and knelt. "If Your Majesty would have me, I am willing to enter the palace as a handmaid to serve you."
The Empress was stunned for a moment, then weakly extended her hand.
Liang Wan gently took it.
The Empress said, "You silly girl. I understand your sentiment, but how could I ruin the rest of your life for my own selfish sake? What's more, Ayunn has finally found a lady he admires. How could I be the one to steal his beloved away?"
