Her heart hammered like thunder, beating frantically. It felt as though the entire Lengxiang Palace could hear it. With great effort, Meng Bingyan forced herself to look away from the infant before her and turned her gaze toward Noble Consort Lan at her side.
Noble Consort Lan gazed tenderly at Gu Xinchao on the bed while speaking to her.
"Hot water, warm food—remind the steward about these every single day. Lengxiang Palace cannot go without them. The weather is turning cold soon, so proper bedding and the like must be provided as well. In short, whatever I order you to do, you must carry it out, and you must anticipate anything I might forget to ensure nothing is missed."
Chapter 26