As Nanny Yun was bringing the tea over, she had just heard her mistress speak when the teacup she was carrying for Ju Nanyi clattered loudly as it was set down, creating a harsh and untimely noise as it collided with the saucer.
"Prime Minister Ju, please enjoy the tea—" Nanny Yun said, masking her embarrassment. Were her mistress's words meant to create chaos in the empire?
Ju Nanyi was surprised that he was not as angry as he had imagined he might be. Perhaps it was because he had heard such "grating" comments in his previous life and now they did not even merit leaving the room.
"Empress, this servant has certainly not forgotten your status." Ju Nanyi began, knowing in his previous life she had even ascended to the position of Empress Dowager. Ju Nanyi rose to his feet, aware that no amount of talking would convince the lady, his goal had been achieved, to convey his thoughts, "But please believe this servant, everything I do is for your sake, Empress."
