"Who dares to block the Empress Dowager's carriage? Move aside immediately!"
Qin, the chief eunuch serving beside the Empress Dowager, sharply addressed Gu Jiao.
Gu Jiao's appearance didn't resemble any of the nobility in the palace, nor did she seem like a palace maid. Her attire was not extravagant, but she carried an aloof presence.
Gu Jiao didn't step aside. Instead, she stared at the fluttering golden phoenix ornament on the carriage, approximately ten steps away. The massive golden phoenix, embroidered on the heavy drape, shone strikingly in the radiance, a dazzling sight.
Behind the thick curtains, several silhouettes could be faintly discerned. The figure in the middle dressed in a black gown with golden phoenix embroidery, sat imposingly. A familiar yet unfamiliar visage.
"Grandma!"
Young Nian finally managed to stand up from the ground. Ignoring the minor aches on his body, he hopped energetically towards the Empress Dowager's carriage.