The Empress lowered her head and mumbled, "Uh...yes..."
Nangong Jin chuckled, "If you want to stay in bed, just say so. Why pretend to be unwell?" he said, reaching out to pat her head, "Go ahead and keep sleeping, I'll go check on Huan'er."
With that, he headed toward the West Chamber.
Watching the man's back, Empress Tuoba felt a little deflated. Even though he allowed her to continue sleeping, she was now wide awake and couldn't lie back down. So she called out towards the door.
Soon, the door curtain was lifted again, and palace maids carrying water basins came in one by one to assist with her washing and grooming.
Nanny Chen also came in to serve her.
"Madam, don't do this next time. His Majesty won't always be so agreeable."
Empress Qing Cheng stifled a yawn and nodded, clearly not taking the nanny's words to heart.
Nanny Chen shook her head privately but didn't dare to advise further.
