Jiang Wumei finished writing the letter, checked its contents to ensure the information she wanted to convey was complete, then blew on the page to dry the ink, folded it, and placed it inside an envelope.
Qingzhi was still kneeling on the floor. Jiang Wumei reached out to help her up and placed the letter into her hands. "There is no need for punishment; this is not your fault. Send someone to deliver this letter to my brother immediately. Tell him I am waiting for his reply."
Qingzhi’s panicked heart settled at these words. As long as the Imperial Noble Consort was still willing to use her, she must not be angry. Qingzhi felt a pang of regret; she knew the Imperial Noble Consort’s nature best—she never employed those she distrusted, and she never doubted those she employed. By keeping things from her, she had feared the Imperial Noble Consort would no longer let her serve. Thankfully, the fact that she was still being entrusted with tasks meant she was not being cast aside. At this realization, the tears in Qingzhi's eyes receded.
Chapter 160