On the way back to the rear hall, he reminded the two of them, "Courtier Zhou, my health is good, so please tell the Empress as it is when you see her."
To the Crown Prince he said, "Since I won't be in the capital, you should comfort the Empress more often. You should try it later."
Crown Prince: ...
The Empress had just finished handling palace affairs and was getting up with the help of the palace maids. Upon hearing that the Emperor was coming, she hurriedly led them to greet him.
The Empress had something to say, but upon seeing the Crown Prince and Zhou Man following behind, she held her tongue and asked with a smile, "Why has His Majesty called Lord Zhou and the Crown Prince over?"
The Emperor took her hand and walked inside, smiling widely, "Zhou Man checked my pulse today and there's good news to tell the Empress."
The Empress sat down with the Emperor, glanced curiously at Zhou Man, and smiled, "What good news?"
