When the Empress sent someone to invite the Emperor for a meal, the Old Emperor was discussing matters with several courtiers.
Seeing that there were still court officials around, the messenger, a trusted palace attendant of the Empress, stated, "Your Majesty, the young mistress is presently accompanying the Empress, and the Empress especially sent this servant to inquire whether Your Majesty would like to dine together this evening."
Upon hearing this, the Old Emperor couldn't conceal his smile, "Go back and tell the Empress that I will come over a little later."
The courtiers exchanged glances. It seemed the matter of Princess Le'an was not a mere rumor, for now this princess was indeed accompanying the Empress in the palace.
One senior courtier mustered the courage to ask, "Your Majesty, is it Princess Le'an?"
The Old Emperor chuckled, "It's not Le'an, Le'an passed away a few years ago. This is my own granddaughter, and I've been pondering her title these past days."
