Xie Mingyue’s expression turned solemn, and she immediately knelt.
"My mother’s face has been disfigured, making it impossible for her to appear in public. Furthermore, since waking, she has lost the ability to move her lower body and must rely on a wooden chair to get around. Unable to enter the palace personally today to express her gratitude, I have dared to come in her stead to thank Your Majesty for your profound concern."
Upon hearing this, the Empress appeared slightly surprised at first, then gently signaled for the elderly nanny beside her to come forward and help Xie Mingyue rise. Her gaze rested on Xie Mingyue’s reddened eyes, and she could not help but sigh softly, her tone filled with sympathy and pity.
Chapter 194