The Empress lingered in the Imperial Study with the Emperor for half the day, yet the Emperor did not mention spending the night with her.
Using the excuse of needing to review memorials, he sent the Empress away.
Just as the Empress left, a few concubines arrived under the pretense of caring for the Emperor's health, bringing swallow's nest porridge and pastries, but in fact seeking an opportunity to obtain soap.
Upon hearing of the food delivery, Eunuch Fu wore an expression as if he were better off dead.
Because the Emperor wasn't fond of swallow's nest porridge and pastries yet didn't want to disappoint their kind gesture, he accepted all they offered, which subsequently ended up in Eunuch Fu's belly.
Otherwise, how else could Eunuch Fu maintain such a plump and fair appearance?
However, Eunuch Fu wished to say something he dared not utter.
Eating swallow's nest porridge and pastries every three to five days was making him a bit nauseous.
Moreover—
