Jiu E finally breathed a sigh of relief, thanked and returned to his seat, but... his seat was empty. The snacks and dishes from before were all cleared away, not even a cup of tea was left. However, since Emperor Xuanjing did not mention it, the palace attendants pretended not to see. He couldn't very well stand up and ask for food again, so he sat down, feeling frustrated, and glared fiercely at Yang Ruxin.
Meanwhile, the Crown Princess Consort got up and whispered a few words into the Empress Dowager's ear.
The Empress Dowager, who had been sitting without speaking, brightened her eyes and looked at the Emperor: "My dear son."
"Mother!" Emperor Xuanjing quickly turned respectfully to the side.
"I heard that Madame Gu's radishes are particularly delicious, why don't we bring them up to have a look?" The Empress Dowager looked at her son with a hopeful expression.
