Anning, having eaten and drunk to her heart's content, first reported to Emperor Feng Jing about the tasks she had managed and handed over the accounts of those corrupt officials. Then, a bit hesitantly, she said, "Mother, your child wishes to ask for something from you."
"Speak."
Emperor Feng Jing was in a good mood, so she indulged Anning's antics.
Anning smiled, "Mr. Xiao's health suffered from childbirth this time. Your child wants to give her some nourishment and thought of asking Mother for some good medicinal herbs."
For such a simple matter, Emperor Feng Jing certainly wouldn't refuse Anning's request.
She instructed Yu Ling to take Anning to the storeroom to choose the medicinal herbs.
Anning selected a piece of century-old ginseng, some lingzhi, and some top-grade bird's nest. After selecting, she had Yu Ling pack them up for her, and then she left the palace with a box full of herbs.
Yu Ling saw Anning off and then returned to report.
