Xiaoman didn't dare mention the meeting between Chunyu Yan and Feng Yun. She only whispered, "Did you see how grim His Majesty's face was? I fear he may trouble the Empress..."
Zuo Zhong studied her expression. "Chunyu Yan sought out the Empress?"
Xiaoman's heart tightened, and she took a deep breath. "No, no he didn't."
Zuo Zhong looked at her evasive demeanor and immediately understood everything.
"You don't need to worry. When has His Majesty ever troubled the Empress?"
Xiaoman was completely unaware that Zuo Zhong had seen through her. Her eyes darted uneasily. "No matter what happens, never? Not even once?"
Seeing Zuo Zhong remain silent, she fiddled with her fingers nervously. "Do you think I should go check on her? But the Empress told me not to attend to her, so I can't think of a reason … Big Brother Zuo, can you help me? Just take a look, just one look."
Zuo Zhong pondered for a moment. "I originally had business to report to His Majesty anyway."
