Side Story: Xia Hongming and Tang Huaixiao 9

When they returned to the palace, Xia Hongming was already so cold that he could not speak. Tang Huaixiao helped him down. It took him a while to steady himself. He stared at Tang Huaixiao and did not say anything. Tang Huaixiao took down the pheasant and rabbit. "If you want to eat them, take them."

Tang Huaixiao went straight back.

Xia Hongming sneezed and instructed the palace servants to cook the prey.

Ever since Tang Huaixiao entered the palace, his head no longer hurt.

After the palace servants brought over the fragrant rabbit pot, Xia Hongming ate in satisfaction. The pheasant was used to stew soup. The soup was delicious. He drank three bowls of it.

Just as he finished eating, he heard the young eunuch rush in. "Your Majesty, something bad has happened."

Xia Hongming was in a good mood and asked lazily, "What's the matter?"