Empress Xu personally helped the Heir of Prince Qi to his feet.
"I'll pretend I didn't hear those words," Empress Xu said, "you mustn't mention them again."
The Heir of Prince Qi nodded after a while.
Empress Xu said, "Your face doesn't look well, I'll have the Imperial Hospital come and take your pulse."
The Heir of Prince Qi was feeling dizzy and replied instinctively, following Empress Xu's instructions.
After the Heir of Prince Qi left, the female official said in a low voice, "The Heir of Prince Qi relies heavily on Your Majesty now."
"He has no other option now," Empress Xu said, "I'm the only one in the palace who can help him. Without me, his days would be even harder."
The female official said, "That's a good thing, similar to how Emperor Gaozong and Empress Gao of the previous dynasties were. Emperor Gaozong was always respectful and filial to Empress Gao, even more so than to his biological mother."
