The Great Zhou Imperial Palace, the Imperial Study.
Several basins of ice were placed around the room. A palace maid gently waved a fan, sending a cool breeze wafting through, a stark contrast to the rolling heatwaves outside.
Emperor Jingtai felt refreshed and invigorated within.
He was intently reading Pei Shiqing's memorial.
Suddenly, the sound of soft footsteps reached his ears.
He frowned.
'It must be Noble Consort Wan. Only someone as spoiled and arrogant as her would dare enter the Imperial Study without being announced.'
Sure enough, a moment later, the rosy-cheeked and stunningly beautiful Noble Consort Wan, her figure graceful and alluring, walked in leading a toddling little boy.
A palace maid followed behind her, carrying a tray.
