Ministers Begging Me to Ascend the Throne-Chapter 1049 - 108: Noble Princess Consort Rong Regains Imperial Favor (Part 4)

"Madam, everything I said is true."

"The Empress isn’t as old as you said." Noble Princess Consort Ying was speaking the truth; even though Empress Xie appeared older these past few years due to illness, she hadn’t reached the point of being an old hag as the palace maid described.

Over the years, Empress Xie was aware that her health was poor, which made her appearance look haggard and aged. In order to maintain her beauty, she privately consumed a lot of things, barely preserving her face. However, the consumption of these items gave her a peculiar scent, which was the reason the Emperor disliked her and was unwilling to visit Zhao Yang Palace.

"Madam, the Empress always looks down on you, so why did she suddenly invite you over for tea? What scheme is she brewing?" The palace maid was startled, "Madam, could the Empress wish harm upon you?"

"She doesn’t have the courage." Noble Princess Consort Ying lightly shook the exquisite round fan in her hand, "She wants to win me over to help her with Prince Jing."

"Ah, how dare she ask you to help them?"

"Isn’t it because Noble Princess Consort Rong has regained favor?" Noble Princess Consort Ying raised the corners of her lips, half-smiling as she spoke, "The Empress and Prince Jing are scared."

The palace maid understood, "So it’s because of this. Well, Madam, you mustn’t aid them."

Noble Princess Consort Ying scoffed, "I’m not a fool."

"Madam is wise."

"By the way, have the kitchen prepare some ice sherbet for me, I’ll send it to His Majesty later." Not to mention, Prince Han’s ice foods are both delicious and refreshing. Even when Prince Han went to Swamp Prefecture, he never forgot to create tasty treats. Thanks to him, she enjoyed plenty of delicacies in the palace.

"I’ll go right away."

Moments later, Noble Princess Consort Ying carried the freshly made ice sherbet over to the Imperial Study.

Noble Princess Consort Ying had never been dismissed by the Emperor when visiting the Imperial Study. This alone sparked envy among many concubines in the harem.

The Emperor ate the ice sherbet delivered by Noble Princess Consort Ying and listened to her mention the Empress inviting her for tea tomorrow. 𝓯𝓻𝓮𝙚𝙬𝓮𝙗𝒏𝙤𝒗𝙚𝙡.𝒄𝒐𝓶

"Your Majesty, the Empress never invites me for tea. This sudden invitation must be scheming; I don’t want to go." Noble Princess Consort Ying was always quite casual and bold before the Emperor, speaking her mind openly. "Besides, I don’t enjoy the tea at the Empress’s place."

The Emperor understood the Empress’s intentions of inviting Noble Princess Consort Ying for tea, "Since she invited you, just go; perhaps it’ll bring some benefits."

Noble Princess Consort Ying waved her hand, "I wouldn’t dare accept the Empress’s favors."

"Go without worry and see what she tells you."

Noble Princess Consort Ying playfully glared at the Emperor, "Since Your Majesty wants me to go, I’ll go. But, Your Majesty, if the Empress bullies me, you have to stand up for me."

"Of course."

Noble Princess Consort Ying stopped talking about the Empress and started discussing the ice sherbet the Emperor was eating and, naturally, spoke of Zhao Yao.

"Your Majesty, has Prince Han discovered any new delicious foods recently? I’ve been eager to taste the delicacies created by Prince Han."

"That brat has been busy harvesting fruits lately; in a few days, he’ll send some back." The Emperor said with a smile.

"Then I’m in for a treat, aren’t I? Lingnan has many fruits that aren’t found in the capital." Noble Princess Consort Ying said with anticipation, "Your Majesty, once the fruits arrive, please grant me plenty."

"Depending on your performance."

"Your Majesty..." Noble Princess Consort Ying tugged at the Emperor’s sleeve, acting coy.

Standing beside them, Sun Kui witnessed this scene, quickly bowed his head, and left the Imperial Study in a hurry.

Sun Doudou saw Sun Kui come out and wasn’t surprised in the slightest.

"Master, I’ll guard the door; you can go cool off at the back."

"I’m not warm."

"Master, Noble Princess Consort Ying is inside, and she likely won’t be out for a while; you don’t need to attend her, you should rest while you can." Whenever Noble Princess Consort Ying visited the Imperial Study, it was always the next morning before she left; this time would be no exception.

"I’m not tired, I’ll just stand guard at the door."

Sun Doudou moved closer to Sun Kui, fanning his master with a fan. In no time, they noticed the Chief Eunuch from Noble Princess Consort Rong’s side carrying a food box approaching.

The master and disciple both saw this and their expressions turned peculiar.