"Prepare a large tub of ice water? Why? What does Mother-in-law intend to do with that?" Lady Xie asked, her mind a complete blank as she fired off three questions in succession.
Old Madame Li rolled her eyes at Lady Xie, frustrated. "What else would I use it for? It’s because you are useless that I have no choice but to take an ice water bath to ensure my chronic cough truly flares up. Otherwise, we won't be able to get past the Empress Dowager’s scrutiny. Besides, only when the cough has truly returned can I properly manipulate Shen Yiru, can’t I?"
Upon hearing this, Lady Xie gasped and covered her mouth in shock. "Take... an ice water bath? It’s already winter, and you are no longer young. How could your body possibly withstand that?"
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