Hearing this, the Empress trembled and looked toward Nanny.
This old woman had served her for many years, but to preserve the family, she had to die!
She knew too much. If she were to break under torture and reveal the truth, everything would be finished.
The Empress blinked at her, tears spilling from her eyes.
Nanny understood the look. The Empress was signaling her to end her own life.
Suicide?
That would be for the best.
Nanny’s heart turned to ash as she glanced at the vermilion pillar beside the Imperial Guard.
She had lived many years serving the Empress; apart from the Emperor, even ordinary concubines dared not treat her harshly. In a sense, she had lived a life free of hardship, serving others all her days. To die for the Empress now—it was a fitting end.
Chan’er, mindful of Bai Wutong’s orders, kept a close watch on Nanny. Seeing her sudden glance at the pillar, a sense of foreboding washed over her. Suddenly, Nanny lunged forward, shoving past the Imperial Guards and rushing headlong toward the pillar!
Without a thought, Chan’er threw herself in the way.
Just as Nanny was about to strike the pillar, she collided with Chan’er instead. Both women tumbled to the floor.
Nanny was at the end of her strength; this had been her last burst of energy. With the attempt failed, there would be no second chance.
Chan’er sat on the ground, her face deathly pale from the pain. "You won't kill yourself on my watch!"
Two Imperial Guards dragged Nanny away and pressed her firmly t…
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