At noon, the Emperor sent for Sue Rong and Fen Ling in the Book Pavilion, from where they leisurely made their exit.
In the Nurturing Heart Hall, apart from the Emperor, the Empress and Crown Prince Yan Huisheng were also present.
Upon hearing that Su Rong had entered the palace, Yan Huisheng, curious, finished up the matters at hand and also made his way to the palace.
The Empress had recently been taking care of the Emperor's meals, coming to the Nurturing Heart Hall three times per day.
Upon entering the Nurturing Heart Hall, Su Rong found the Emperor, Empress, and Crown Prince waiting for her, neatly sitting at the table. She hesitated for a second and flashed a smile, offering her courtesy.
The Empress stood up and clasped Su Rong's hand, "No need for formalities. You look thin, did you not have a good rest?"
