"And the result? I have to watch my tone when speaking, behave with dignity and grace, help you manage a pile of problems in the East Palace, and on top of that, guard against a bunch of women who are scheming and manipulating."
The Empress said irritably.
Outside the door, Eunuch Li and Qing Ying heard the noise inside, exchanged a glance, and both felt a bit awkward.
Qing Ying looked at the sun outside the eaves: "The weather is particularly hot and dry today."
Eunuch Li took up the conversation, "How about, I take Mammy Qing Ying to have some herbal tea?"
Qing Ying: "Thank you for the trouble, Eunuch Li."
"Not at all."
Eunuch Li led Mammy Qing Ying to the Side Hall...
*
The Emperor, seeing the Empress so angry, hurriedly consoled her, "Empress, the grandchild is perfectly fine."
The Empress retorted, "If the Crown Prince hadn't returned in time, would the grandchild still be fine?"