The queen is sober in the world, and she is winning every step of the palace fight.

"Your Majesty, it's time to go to court."

In Chenqian Palace, Cao Bin cautiously reminded the emperor who was still drinking tea with He Shuangying serving him.

The sedan chair is ready outside. It’s getting late, and it’s time to go to the Golden Palace for court.

In the past, the emperor would have been halfway there by this time, but today he was delayed by He Shuangying.

"Ah."

The emperor half-closed his eyes, enjoying He Shuangying's service comfortably, and was not hurried when he heard Cao Bin's reminder.

Cao Bin waited for the emperor to drink two more sips of tea, then gently reminded him again: "Your Majesty..."

If we don't set off now, we will miss the time for court.

The emperor frowned.

Before he could say anything, He Shuangying, who was standing next to him, holding a tea tray, scolded Cao Bin harshly.

"Old man! Can't you see His Majesty is concentrating his energy? You don't even give His Majesty this little time. You're even more 'diligent' than the ministers in the court! You're the only servant in charge of His Majesty, and you treat His Majesty like this. What do the other servants think? Does His Majesty have to be under your control when he returns to his palace after dealing with those disobedient people outside?"

Cao Bin was shocked.

He has been in charge of the imperial court since the emperor ascended the throne, and he has never been scolded like this in the past few years.

Even the emperor himself had never said such harsh words to him.

"Your Majesty, I dare not! I have absolutely no such intention!..."

It's just a reminder, that's all! ——But the second half of the explanation couldn't be said out loud.

The most important thing for a servant is not to talk too much.

You can't talk too much about people and things, nor can you talk too much about your own grievances.

Cao Bin knelt on the ground and kowtowed.

He Shuangying glanced at him with her watery almond-shaped eyes, her gaze contemptuous and cold.

There was a cold light flashing across his face, as if he wanted to eat him alive.

"He, be careful with your words."

The emperor reminded calmly.

He Shuangying immediately accepted the emperor's displeasure and turned to bow to him. Her fingers, delicate as orchids, supported the tea tray as she spoke in a clear voice, "I feel sorry for Your Majesty. However, since Your Majesty has reminded me, I will not speak against him any more."

The emperor nodded, spread his sleeves, and stood up from his seat.

"Forget it, it's getting late, let's go to court."

Cao Bin felt relieved and knelt down and crawled back. After taking a few steps, he lifted his clothes and stood up to wait on the emperor to attend court.

Lead the way and hold the curtain for the emperor.

But suddenly he bumped into another person coming in from outside the curtain.

The man lifted the curtain and tried to come in. Cao Bin looked closely and saw that it was his adopted son Cui Liang.

With a frown and glaring eyes, Cao Bin silently warned his adopted son to retreat quickly and not to bring bad luck upon himself!

What's wrong with this kid? How could he just walk into the room without saying anything? He shouldn't have reported it outside first. If His Majesty investigates, he'll be punished with at least a dozen lashes, and he'll have to stay out of the Imperial Court for a while.

But who knew that in just a moment, Cui Liang had squeezed in beside him.

"Your Majesty, Miss He, the Queen is here! And..."

Cui Liang bowed and reported, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

The emperor looked displeased.

He Shuangying immediately said, "And what? Can't you finish your words quickly? What's wrong with you servants? None of you understand His Majesty's wishes."

Cui Liang quickly knelt down and said, "And he looks unhappy..."

The emperor's face darkened, and just as he was about to speak, he heard Empress Yan's voice from behind the curtain: "Your Majesty, are you awake yet? I'll bring you goat milk soup and Xianke plum blossom pastry. Please rest for a while before attending the morning court. Your health is paramount."

Before anyone came in, soft laughter came in first.

But Cao Bin was heard greeting outside, "Your Majesty, please wait. His Majesty is about to come out to attend the court."

As he spoke, the curtain was lifted. Cao Bin was holding the curtain, but half of his body was blocking the door, keeping Queen Yan outside.

Cui Liang could squeeze in through the door, but Empress Yan, with her thousand-year-old body, could not squeeze in with the palace maids.

Then he stopped outside the curtain.

Inside and outside the curtain, she was smiling with a pretty face, looking gorgeous and elegant, while the emperor stood with his hands behind his back, looking unhappy.

"Why did you think of bringing me soup today?"

Empress Yan pretended not to see the emperor's displeasure and said with a smile, "I drink this soup regularly. It is nourishing and warming, and is most suitable for you. I have long wanted to offer it to Your Majesty, but I have never dared before. Now that Your Majesty and I are happily married, as your wife, I will personally offer this soup to Your Majesty every morning to wish you good health and a long life."

She spoke very gently, and when she mentioned "newly married", she showed her shyness and lowered her head slightly.

The red agate pendant on the earlobe swayed gently, sparkling and reflecting the rosy glow on the cheek, instantly making the beauty stunning.

The emperor was slightly stunned.

It has been a long time since she showed her shy girlish side.

It seems to be when she first entered the palace...

That year, beneath the crabapple tree, a beauty as beautiful as jade appeared. Her delicate beauty and bright laughter were like lightning that ripped through the dull atmosphere of the palace...

The emperor sighed, "Actually, you don't have to do this. Fengming Palace is a long way from here, why bother..."

"Your Majesty, even if you are far away, it is a wife's duty to serve her husband." Queen Yan interrupted the emperor and walked into the house.

Seeing that the atmosphere between the emperor and empress had eased, Cao Bin took a step back calmly and made way for the door.

His job as a servant before the Emperor was becoming increasingly tiring. He had to take care of the Emperor's feelings while also being considerate of everyone in the palace.

He silently glanced at his adopted son Cui Liang and decided to deal with this bastard later.

"Your Majesty, it will not be too late to drink this soup before attending court. I will feed you with my own hands."

Queen Yan walked into the hall.

When he arrived beside the emperor, Xingyunliushui put down the food box in his hand, opened the lid and handed it to He Shuangying, motioning her to help hold it.

"He Cainu, try drinking one later. It's very nourishing."

He Shuangying froze.

Didn't reach out to take it immediately.

Queen Yan was slightly surprised and looked at her, seeming very puzzled.

"...I'm still holding the tea tray." Under Queen Yan's seemingly unintentional gaze, He Shuangying subconsciously lowered her head and explained.

Empress Yan then smiled and said, "Oh, I was negligent. He Cainu, please wait until His Majesty has finished drinking, then try it."

Then he handed the lunch box lid to Cui Liang.

Cui Liang knelt on the ground and quickly reached out to catch it.

After dinner, she brought out the goat milk soup.

The emperor then said, "It's just right that you're here. I'd like to tell you that He has been promoted to Selected Concubine today and has been given the title..."

After a pause, he said, "Yue."

Empress Yan raised her eyebrows and smiled: "Yue? Which character? It's the same as my previous title! I was telling the palace maids the other day that I seemed to have seen Sister He somewhere. And they said it was me. No wonder I felt familiar with her. Your Majesty, do you think we are somewhat similar? Cover your eyebrows and eyes, and look at your face and jaw..."

She deliberately covered the top of her nose.

The emperor was stunned.

This……

The lower half of He Shuangying's face does look somewhat similar to Queen Yan's.

He Shuangying was standing next to them and was also very surprised.

She was very happy to be given the title of "Yue", but she never expected this...