"Your Highness!" Chief He approached, bowed, and said, "The hour is near, the Emperor is still waiting for you."
Min returned to his natural demeanor, nodded, and said, "Yes." He then turned and headed towards the Imperial Study Room, asking as he walked, "Are my Second and Third Brothers already there?"
"Yes." Chief He was Min's personal eunuch, managing all affairs on his behalf. "But the two princes arrived a bit early, Your Highness is arriving at just the right time."
Without expression, Min responded, "Yes." He was still thinking about Xiqiu's appearance, wanting to tell her that he wasn't underfed; it's just the palace food doesn't taste as good as the food at home, he's simply not used to it...
"Your Highness." Another little eunuch, about eight or nine years old, came over with a bright smile, holding a hand warmer: "I lit this hand warmer for you, warm yourself up!"
