Due to what Nie Fengxing said, Ye Huangyu had long lost interest in the royal banquet. She numbly drank and ate, answering the Emperor and Empress's inquiries absentmindedly.
"Your Majesty, it has been a long time since you and Fengxing have caught up. Your servant sees you both have endless topics to discuss, why don't I take Vice General Ye for a walk in the palace so you and Fengxing can have a good chat?"
After three rounds of drinks, Empress Liu, citing her inability to hold her liquor, stood up.
She kindly invited Ye Huangyu to join her on a tour of the imperial garden.
It was summer in Xia Capital, and the lotus in the ponds of the imperial garden was blooming splendidly.
Emperor Xia granted permission for the two of them, leaving Nie Fengxing to continue drinking.
Once Empress Liu had walked some distance away, Nie Fengxing suddenly put down his wine cup.
"Uncle, Fengxing has important matters to report."
