Onstage.
Ning Xia knelt on the ground, accepting Ning Wei's reprimand. Ning Wei revealed a look of both satisfaction and sorrow, saying, "You had a hard time last night. From now on, serve well by my side, and I will not treat you poorly."
"Thank you, Your Highness, for your support. I will remember this kindness for the rest of my life and will never betray you," Ning Xia said submissively, with her eyes downcast.
"How did the Emperor treat you yesterday? Did he pity you?"
A bashful expression appeared on Ning Xia's face, as if experiencing lovemaking for the first time, "His Majesty was very gentle, very patient, and treated me very... very well."
Jealousy arose in Ning Wei, her complexion cooled down, and her voice grew sharp, "Is that really how the Emperor treated you? You wouldn't fall in love with the Emperor, would you? Are you being true to me?"
