Chapter 1012_1

Prince An had already risen from his chair, but spotting a plate of rice dumplings on the table, he sat right back down. He picked up his chopsticks and took a tiny bit of the dumpling into his mouth.

The emperor's face turned black at this sight. Was there no limit to his audacity! Those were intended for the Emperor Dowager!

The emperor soon joined in, promptly picked up his chopsticks, and began to eat.

Quiet all this while, the empress and the wife of Prince An followed suit.

Observing the four of them devouring the dumplings like hungry ghosts and completely engrossed, the Empress Dowager's face darkened. Had the dumplings been laced with opium?

The Empress Dowager picked up a piece with her chopsticks and took a bite. Then...

In the blink of an eye, the plate was empty and everyone put their chopsticks down.

"Mother, I didn't lie to you, did I? Are the dumplings delicious?"