Xuexue lowered her head and said respectfully, "Xuexue does not understand the rules, I must have amused the Emperor and Empress."
The Emperor: "Do not listen to the Empress's nonsense. For Miss Situ's first time entering the Imperial Palace, you've done quite well."
The Empress said nothing, her face wearing a fitting smile, neither humble nor overbearing.
It seems that to rise to the position of Empress, a thick skin and endurance are paramount.
Xuexue smiled, "Thank you for the compliment, Your Majesty."
The meal passed with everyone harboring their own thoughts.
After the meal, the palace maids cleared away the dishes, and they sat aside drinking tea, with the Empress sneaking glances at Xuexue several times.
Xuexue couldn't help but ask, "Does the Empress have any questions for this servant lady?"
