Bai Wutong lowered her head in a bow.
A short while later, the Empress Dowager finally arrived. A Nanny by her side lifted the curtain, revealing her somber face. Her gaze swept over Wen Chuyun and Bai Wutong. "I am already aware of the specifics of what transpired. This lowly maid nearly caused harm to the imperial heir. According to palace rules, she deserves to be beaten to death. Noble Concubine Zhao, even if you are pregnant, you must still uphold the rules of the inner court."
Bai Wutong looked up. "Empress Dowager, it was that Cuiwei who stuck out her leg to trip Chan'er, causing her to collide with the palanquin. If she truly intended to cause harm, why would she have aimed for the wooden beam in the middle? That is the part least likely to cause an accident!"
Chapter 110