On her way back, Ye Ai Ning brushed paths with Shen Nian Zhen. In respect to the woman's position, she exchanged a few meaningless greeting before excusing herself when she thought she had given enough face.
Right exactly at noon, the servants came to serve the food. As if they are in tacit agreement, the empress did not call for her nor she moves to join the empress for a meal.
In order to monopolize the emperor, Ye Ai Ning decided not to mingle with others. What she wanted is a peaceful meal with Jiang Yu and not a table full infighting with the other consorts.
Once the kitchen servant placed the last piece of tableware, Yuyang silently counted the passing time. Painted on the servant's face were both anxiousness and excitement. In contrast, her mistress sat calmly--- waiting.
After a while, Yuyang finally opened her mouth and asked, "Shall this servant go and ask for the emperor?"
