"The Emperor was also impatient." The Empress was glad when a pot of freshly brewed tea was brought to the table. She waved the maidservants away and poured a cup of tea herself.
With a beckoning smile, the Empress offered the first cup of tea to Li Xueyue, surprising the latter
"You know, I went through great complications to birth the First Prince," the Empress murmured. She poured herself a cup of tea before placing the porcelain pot down.
"But the Emperor did not seem to care. Shortly after the First Prince was born, he wanted more."
The Empress lifted the boiling liquid to her mouth. From the corner of her eyes, she saw the Crown Princess protest, but it was too late, the Empress drank a sip without flinching. The pain didn't bother her, she was used to it by now.
"But for some reason, my body could not give him any. After my first childbirth, my body became weak and frail."
