He Yuan patiently waited for the time when the emperor and empress usually had their relaxing walk in the garden together. It was a habit they began when they started trying for a child without results. Whether it was to digest their evening meals or to remind themselves of their love for each other, he had no idea.
He was walking around the garden entrance with his roommate eunuch Lu. When he noticed the emperor and empress approaching steadily, he pretended not to see them and turned to eunuch Lu and offered him a wide smile.
Eunuch Lu, of course, took the bait. "You seem very happy. What good thing befell you?"
He Yuan shook his head as if he was hiding a big secret and his smile increased. This only sparked eunuch Lu's curiosity even more.
"Quick, quick tell me ah."
