The Emperor walked with a steady and upright stride as he left the court. He did not go to his study nor did he summon Wei Zhi and others for a discussion, but instead, he instructed Gu Zhong to move the memorials to the Central Palace.
Upon entering the Central Palace, the Emperor let out a sigh of relief. The Empress approached him and helped him remove his outer robe and headpiece, then guided him to sit on the couch.
The Emperor still felt a bit embarrassed, but the Empress was considerate, so he could only put on a stern face and pretend not to care as he sat on the wooden couch.
Gu Zhong and the eunuch arranged the small low table on the couch with nimble hands, neatly placing the memorials on the table.
The Emperor supported his waist and sat cross-legged, and the Empress appeared worried, "Should we summon an imperial physician to have a look?"
The Emperor replied with a stern face, "No need, I'm fine."
