The emperor had not expected this situation at all. It was already late at night. Due to his age, his body was also changing its sleeping habits. It was like he had returned to being a baby when his time to doze off kept on changing every few weeks.
Nowadays, the emperor took naps in the afternoons, leaving him wide awake when everybody was already in deep slumber. His doctor and his secretaries had disagreed on this new practice, but he only waved them away when they came with their worries and pills that would help him sleep.
Tonight, the emperor knew that it was not because he had taken a nap. He knew that it was because he was excited. He had been against Prince Qui's leaving ever since he started going out of the walls. What parent would want their children in danger?
