The nanny was silent for a moment, "Your Majesty, what old matter can make the Empress distressed?"
It can only be the little princess who went missing in those days.
The old Emperor's lips were tightly pressed, and the anger in his eyes had completely dissipated.
Listening to the nanny's words, it was obvious that Duke Ping had entered the palace today, met the Empress, and stirred up the Empress' sadness.
This Xie Yu'an is indeed too idle, and henceforth should not be allowed to enter the palace to distress the Empress.
...
That night, Shen Ruhui stayed over at the Earl Ping Mansion, drinking wine and confiding with Liu Xuan deep into the night.
"I know I have no hope of entering officialdom in this life, yet I am still unwilling. My father had aspirations back then but died frustrated without opportunities. I fear I shall follow in his footsteps."
Shen Ruhui smiled bitterly and drained his cup of wine.
