"Alright, alright, don't cry. I'll go have that chicken killed right now. We'll make chicken soup for Qi'er, and you can have the big drumstick."
The Emperor summoned Liang Yuyin and instructed him to find some more fine katydids for the Third Prince.
Xie Qi wasn't actually craving the chicken leg. Nanny Mu, who served his mother, the Lady of Bihua Palace, made food far more delicious than anything from the imperial chefs. But the thought of killing that chicken to avenge his precious katydid made him feel a little better. He replied meekly, "Thank you, Father."
"Xie Zhao, do you want to return to Bihua Palace or stay here in Zhaoyang Palace?" the Emperor asked.
"I'd like a chicken leg too, but my mother is waiting for me."
"That's easy enough. I'll summon your mother, and we can all dine together."
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