Chapter 32

　　Elizabeth was welcomed into the palace. Waiting for the carriage to stop at the palace gates, Elizabeth stepped out of the carriage with the help of a maidservant, looking at the simple and elegant bedroom. Another maidservant proceeded to bow to her. 　　"Your Maidservant humbly welcomes the Empress." 　　The voice was familiar. It was Ermengarde Qui was still here. 　　"Ermengarde, get up quickly." 　　Elizabeth hugged her. Soon, her old maidservant led her into her chamber. 　　Arthur Mu had thoughtfully made sure her bedroom faced beautiful scenery. Though he didn’t know it was her all these years, he had still remembered how much she enjoyed plum trees. Outside, eunuchs were busy planting plum trees. 　　“This is Barbara Liu, one of the palace maids. The Emperor has ordered her to and serve the Queen." 　　Ermengarde Qiu introduced the 15-year-old maidservant, who knelt down to Elizabeth. "I am maidservant Barbara Liu, here to serve the Empress