In the Imperial Study Room, the Emperor finally opened his eyes and slowly raised his head.
"Your Majesty, you're awake?" Eunuch Li held a cup of hot tea, obsequiously presenting it to the Emperor: "Have a cup of night tea to soothe your throat."
"Hmm!"
The Emperor reached out to take it, took a small sip, finally feeling a bit more awake, and after setting down the teacup, he looked around before asking Eunuch Li, "Didn't I ask you to fetch the Empress? Where is she?"
"Your Majesty, the Empress has been here for a while, she's waiting outside!"
"Have I slept for long?" At this point, the Emperor realized he had been asleep for quite some time.
