Empress Qian dragged her tired body back to Kunning Palace. She lied on the couch with her head supported by her hand and her eyes closed.
Sulian brought hot tea and saw her mistress look unwell, so she asked,
"Is Your Grace having another headache? I'll ask the doctor to come over."
Empress Qian shook her head, frowning,
"Jingyang Palace was in chaos the whole night. The doctors were scared half to death. Don't bother any more. All the things will pass."
"Then allow me to give you a head massage."
Sulian went to the side of the couch and used her delicate hands to dexterously remove the jewelry and let down her hair. The maid's thin fingers rubbed her head gently to help the meridians flow.
Empress Qian closed her eyes in comfort. She slowly became relaxed but could not achieve com
