Chapter 1039: Guessed the Beginning, But Not the Ending!

On the return journey, her mood was heavy, filled with worry over Su Ke's examinations.

Once inside the palace gates, she boarded the Phoenix Chariot, passing by Cloud Wave View, she unexpectedly thought of Taoist Priest Liao Chen who was still staying there. She ordered the already sleeping Little Yanyan and Little Sugar Bean to be taken back to the side palace hall, then she directed the Eunuch to turn the Phoenix Chariot toward Cloud Wave View.

Inside Cloud Wave View, Venerable Priest Liao Chen seemed to have already known she would come, as he had the doors wide open, smiling as he brewed some refreshment.

When Su Pan'er crossed the threshold, he extended a hand and made a welcoming gesture, "It is rare for the Empress to visit; the Fragrant Tea is already prepared, please taste the fruit of my humble efforts. Please!"

"Venerable Priest, you're too modest. I could smell the lingering aroma of tea from afar, which brought me here," she replied.