Pei Muyang carefully observed He Ying's complexion as he mustered the courage to get up and quietly waited to one side.
No one spoke.
The Imperial Study was eerily silent.
He Ying drank some tea and placed the teacup on the desk.
His fingers toyed with the White Jade Ring on his thumb, and after a long while, he finally spoke, "The trend of lavish dining is prevalent in the Imperial Palace, and these are matters of the harem. Since Ah Yan is the Master of the Harem, let her make the decision on this matter."
Pei Muyang was startled and then realized: the Emperor was planning to let the Empress establish her authority. The royal wedding had not yet taken place, and he was so eager to grant the authority over the harem to the Empress, an unprecedented move in the history of Da He!
"This servant understands. This servant will go and inform the Empress right away."
He bowed and was about to leave.
"Wait—"
