Lu Xingjian looked up at her, his expression somewhat meaningful, "Why isn't it necessary? You can kiss whenever you want."

Su Wanwan was going to Jiangxue Pavilion to handle palace affairs, and Lu Xingjian, carrying a stack of memorials, insisted on going with her.

The palace maids and eunuchs who were in charge of the affairs of the palace dared not utter a sound when they saw the emperor.

Seeing that everyone was too nervous, Su Wanwan asked him to go upstairs to review the memorials.

She met the palace stewards and female officials on the first floor.

Taking advantage of the break, He Ying whispered as she served Su Wan a teacup:

"As soon as the Emperor arrived, they were all trembling with fear and could hardly speak."

Su Wanwan chuckled softly, "Perhaps it's because I, as the Empress, lack prestige and need to borrow the emperor's power."

He Ying joked, "This servant feels that His Majesty often acts coquettishly in front of the Empress, not like a tiger at all."

Su Wanwan paused, remembering that he called her "Mother Tiger".

"Am I fierce?" she asked Heying.

"Her Majesty is the gentlest and most amiable person, how could she be fierce?"

He Ying felt that the Empress was too soft-hearted, even forgiving and condoning a traitor like Yan Rong.

This incident deeply affected her.

As they were talking, Steward Li came over to greet Su Wanwan.

Meng Yue hurriedly came down and led Chief Steward Li away: "The Emperor is in a hurry to see you."

This left Su Wanwan completely confused; what was the rush?

Soon after, the sound of something falling to the ground came from upstairs.

Su Wanwan and He Ying exchanged a glance.

Steward Li has been away from the capital for the past few months. He has returned after a long and arduous journey, and even if he has not achieved anything remarkable, he has certainly put in the effort.

How did I offend the emperor?

She pretended not to know and busied herself with her own affairs, while the people waiting outside to report dispersed first.

Chief Steward Li was no ordinary man; he was the emperor's most trusted confidant.