Even the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng, with her advanced age and vast experience, was taken aback by Cui Du's shamelessness.
Jiang Shaohua indeed changed her address to call her Grandmother, as a demonstration for both those inside and outside the palace, to show harmony and unified purpose between the Empress Dowager and the new Emperor.
Yet, Cui Du also followed suit...
Not responding felt inappropriate, but responding made her feel a bit annoyed inside!
The Grand Empress Dowager Zheng silently criticized in her heart, but remained calm on the surface, smiling and saying, "You may rise and dispense with formalities! Sit and chat with me."
Cui Du responded loudly, "Thank you, Grandmother."
The Grand Empress Dowager Zheng slightly tucked the corners of her mouth. After Cui Du sat, she opened her mouth to ask, "The Emperor is holding a morning meeting, aren't you the Minister of Agriculture? Why aren't you attending court?"
