Yun Beiye's voice was low and hoarse. He let Zhao Zhongquan take the wine glass from his hand without even glancing at him.

"Your Majesty, this servant is heartbroken for you!"

Zhao Zhongquan burst into tears and knelt down on the ground with a thud.

"Your Majesty, with the Ninth Princess getting married, she may be able to give Your Majesty a grandson in the future!"

"When the Ninth Princess brings her grandson to the palace, it will surely be a very lively scene!"

Yun Beiye shook his head. The palace was very quiet. Ever since Yun Duoduo left the palace to establish her own residence, he had found the palace very boring.

"Alas, my daughter, whom I raised with my own hands, has really been given away to that brat Jin Jinzhi!"

"Your Majesty, are you going to Zhaoyang Palace today?"

Seeing that Yun Beiye was heartbroken, Zhao Zhongquan suggested that he go to the palace for a while. Empress Zhaoyuan had been by His Majesty's side the longest and would surely be able to comfort him.

"Alright, let's go to Zhaoyang Palace then."

...

After several rounds of drinks, Jin Jinzhi saw off the ministers and then had Cao, the military advisor, help him to his bedroom.

"Your Highness, there's no one around."

After looking around and making sure no one was around, Cao Canjun whispered in Jin Jinzhi's ear.

Jin Jinzhi, who appeared drunk, raised an eyebrow. He was already unsteady on his feet, but upon hearing Cao Canjun's words, he immediately stood up straight.

"These guys can really drink!"

"If I keep drinking like this, when will I ever see Duoduo again!"

Jin Jinzhi rubbed her temples. "Let's go take a shower first."

Seeing Jin Jinzhi walking in the opposite direction, Military Advisor Cao asked in surprise, "Your Highness, aren't you going to see the Princess?"