It was no wonder Ji Xiaosong's mind was racing. With her influence in the country, it would have been very easy for her to learn the details of the Grand Emperor and Empress Dowager's travels over the past few years.
However, she had always believed the Royal Family was exceptionally harmonious, both internally and in its foreign affairs. Things like internal power struggles seemed highly unlikely.
But now, considering the Grand Emperor's words, coupled with the fact that he had deliberately relied on her influence to travel far and wide all these years, she couldn't help but be more vigilant.
Though her mind was racing, her expression remained serene.
"Now that Father and Mother have returned, Qingyun's burden will be greatly eased."
Ji Xiaosong poured a cup of tea for the Grand Emperor and handed it to him.
The words had barely left her lips when the sound of hurried footsteps came from outside the hall.
Immediately after, Chu Qingyun strode into the hall.
