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Xie Ning hugged the emperor's arm and was feeling a bit sleepy. Suddenly, she heard the emperor coughed lightly twice. Her consciousness was pulled away from the half-asleep state and she whispered, "Do you want to drink some water?"

"I don't feel thirsty." The emperor tucked her in gently. "Did I wake you up?"

"I wasn't asleep yet." Xie Ning yawned heavily.

"Did Lady Shi of Conducive Wellness say something inappropriate when she came over for tea today?"

"No, Your Majesty. I can't go out, so they came over for a chat. It was lively and fun."

"I saw Lin's two daughters in Yanning Palace today."

"I didn't see them, but Handsome Fairness Gao told me that they are very beautiful, well-read, and elegant."

"Did that make you unhappy?"

"A little bit, Your Majesty. I'm petty, and when I hear that someone is better than me, I feel a bit sour."