The imposing Empress Dowager Zheng, with a face full of anger, stormed into Zhaohai Palace.
Mr. Qi, the Chief Eunuch of Zhaohai Palace, wailed bitterly in his heart. He dared not block her path, nor had time to announce her arrival, and could only watch helplessly as Empress Dowager Zheng entered the hall.
As Mr. Zhao walked past Mr. Qi, with a mocking grin that didn't reach his eyes, he commented, "The Empress Dowager wishes to see the Emperor. How could mere servants like us stop her?"
Most eunuchs were emasculated at an early age, not considered men, and their nature tended to be more delicate. Mr. Qi was infuriated by Mr. Zhao but had no time to glower as he hurried into Zhaohai Palace to prepare an apology.
Mr. Zhao, feeling a weight lifted from his heart, cheerfully followed behind.
