The days she has been living lately are not only like being blind but also like being mute, unable to speak. This kind of life is indeed somewhat stifling, but compared to lying in bed completely unable to move as before, it is indeed much, much better.

Perhaps it is true that one grows wiser through experience. After enduring this years-long calamity, Her Majesty the Empress has also come to understand the wisdom of finding joy in simple contentment.

Dong Huiying and Her Majesty the Empress engage in casual conversation, although their communication mainly relies on writing in each other’s palms.

After chatting with Her Majesty the Empress, Dong Huiying then turned to look at the Great Commander behind her.

"Madame, to be honest, Huiying is here today for a matter." This was spoken directly, not through writing. After all, this matter need not be hidden from those outside, whose loyalty and intentions remain uncertain, and who may have ill intentions as Hidden Guards.

Seeing Dong Huiying’s serious expression, the Great Commander also adjusted her attitude, "Marshal, feel free to speak."

Since the current Great Commander had opened the conversation in this manner, Dong Huiying did not stand on ceremony. She went straight to the point and said, "When leaving Nanling City the other day, Great Commander, you mentioned that the matter of the Eighth Princess would be handled by you. So what Huiying wishes to ask now is how exactly have you handled the matter concerning the Eighth Princess?"

On regular days when they banter casually, Dong Huiying would call the Great Commander "Madame," but now, when dealing with serious affairs, she respectfully addresses her as Commander. Although it’s merely a change of address, the significance is quite profound. The distance between them seems to have suddenly widened, and there is an inexplicable sense of estrangement.

The Great Commander frowned slightly. "You found out?"

Dong Huiying smiled softly. "It seems the Great Commander did this intentionally, so could you inform Huiying of your reasoning behind it?"

Upon hearing the conversation between the two concerning the Eighth Princess, Her Majesty the Empress also glanced over at them from the bed. She is still squinting, but her slightly furrowed brow reveals some disagreement.

The Great Commander glanced obscurely at Her Majesty the Empress, hesitant to speak.

Dong Huiying’s mind stirred slightly, and she immediately said, "Is there something inconvenient for you?"

At this moment, Her Majesty the Empress beckoned to the Great Commander. The Great Commander hesitated slightly, then approached Her Majesty the Empress.

When the Great Commander stood by Her Majesty the Empress’s bedside, she fumbled to grasp the Great Commander’s hand, and then let the Great Commander open her palm, writing a few words in it.

"Are you apprehensive of me? I believe that I have the right to be informed about this matter."

After Her Majesty the Empress finished writing this sentence, the Great Commander tightly clenched her palm. She clenched her fist so hard that her nails almost embedded into the flesh of her palm.

Internally, she seemed to be struggling. Only after a long while did the Great Commander exhale heavily.

"I have reasons that compelled me to act this way."

The Great Commander turned to look at Dong Huiying, who was awaiting a response. "I know this matter cannot be hidden from you, because even if it can be hidden temporarily, it cannot be concealed forever, so you will find out sooner or later. And once you do, just as now, you will come to ask me immediately."

"The grudge between you and the Eighth Princess mainly stems from the Ninth Princess, but regardless, you are enemies, which is an undeniable fact. And as long as the Eighth Princess is alive, you cannot be at ease. If the one in control right now were the Eighth Princess, I believe she would absolutely not spare you."