The Empress Dowager is unwell.
The Prince then took the opportunity to excuse himself.
The Emperor did not leave with the Prince. After all, since the Empress Dowager was ill, it was the duty of the Emperor, as her son, to attend to her at her sickbed.
Of course, having grown up in the palace, the Emperor knew the Empress Dowager's weak voice was feigned.
The Empress Dowager was pretending to be sick.
The Emperor was pretending to be a dutiful son.
And neither interfered with the other.
After the Imperial Physician had taken the Empress Dowager's pulse, administered acupuncture, and prescribed medication, the Emperor "advised" the Empress Dowager a few words before returning to the Imperial Study.
Drunken Immortal Pavilion.
Second floor, private room.
Chu Shun and the Eldest Young Master of Duke Dingguo Mansion were sitting there having tea.
The two of them appeared somewhat bored.
The door creaked open.
Prince Nanan walked in.
