Shen Xuejin turned back to look at the rockery where she and Huo Nanchi had just hidden. Huo Nanchi was already gone, so she withdrew her gaze and walked out of the garden.
Coming into the palace today was originally for the illness of Imperial Concubine Mei, and coupled with the near-death experience she had just witnessed in the Imperial Garden, she told Madam Huo that she was feeling unwell and wanted to return first.
Madam Huo was more than happy to oblige, not even requiring her to say goodbye to Empress An in person, and directly let her leave.
Chapter 39