Koala Reads

"Aunt Qingyue was the head maid beside the Empress Dowager. With the imperial edict from the Empress Dowager in her hand, she represented the Empress Dowager. Xu Maozhi didn't dare to be negligent."

""The Empress Dowager's edict commands this servant to preside over the trial on behalf of Her Majesty and ensure a fair and just judgment," Aunt Qingyue said as she sized up Yi Qing."

"Yi Qing didn't know whose side Aunt Qingyue was on. That brief scrutiny carried a probing air."

""Yes," Xu Maozhi said and asked someone to prepare a seat for Aunt Qingyue."