Eunuch Liu stood quietly beside the Emperor, a faint smile on his face, his gaze seemingly drifting towards Prince Jinrui Zhao.
His heart felt warm, as if he had a small stove inside, and he subconsciously touched the gloves hidden in his clothes.
Earlier today, King Jinrui Zhao happened to see him with chilblains on his hands in the palace. The red and swollen chilblains looked heartbreaking.
Without the slightest hesitation, she immediately gave a pair of gloves to Eunuch Liu and personally demonstrated how to wear them correctly to achieve the best warmth.
Not only that, she also thoughtfully took out a bottle of ointment specifically for treating frostbite and carefully instructed Grandpa Liu on the frequency and method of application.
At that moment, the eunuchs and palace maids around stared wide-eyed, filled with envy and jealousy. Many people gathered around, wanting to see this miraculous ointment.
Even the ministers present showed expressions of envy, which made Eunuch Liu extremely proud. He felt as if he had become the most special person in the entire palace.
At this moment, whenever he recalls the scene, he can't help but smile, his heart filled with pride and honor, feeling that this honor is not something everyone can have.
The Emperor inadvertently turned his gaze to Eunuch Liu, who was touching his chest pocket and grinning to himself. He couldn't help but purse his lips slightly, a hint of disdain flashing in his eyes.
He thought to himself, "This old guy is so happy and smug just because he got a bottle of ointment."
"Hmph, once his hand is almost healed, I'll snatch that ointment away and see how he dares to show off then!"
Even though he thought this way, the emperor maintained a dignified and solemn expression, revealing no trace of his inner thoughts.
He remained seated, listening attentively to the ministers' discussions, his every gesture exuding imperial grace.
Standing tall and straight among the court officials, Su Xiang's official robes accentuated her elegant demeanor.
She subtly shifted her gaze towards Qin Qianluo, her eyes naturally softening with a gentle light, and even her brows and eyes subtly carrying a smile.
In Su Xiang's eyes, Qin Qianluo was straightforward and occasionally threw a tantrum, but she was not arrogant at all. Instead, she had a unique kind of cuteness.
She remembered that once, Qin Qianluo got into an argument with someone over a trivial matter, and her face turned bright red.
Finally, she raised her head high and said confidently, "I call this a little bit of arrogance, you know what I mean!"
That look was just like a proud little peacock, so cute that it made people smile.
Looking back now, Su Jinyun's smile became even more pronounced, her lips uncontrollably curving upwards, her eyes crinkling into crescents, her joy impossible to conceal.
This scene was witnessed by the War King, who was standing not far away.
The War King was listening to the court officials' reports with a serious expression when he inadvertently turned his head and saw Prime Minister Su's smile, and his eyes widened instantly.
He had known Su Xiang for a long time, and in his impression, the young Right Chancellor had always been aloof and self-possessed.
She usually appears calm and composed, as if nothing in the world can stir her emotions.
But now, the Prime Minister Su was laughing so heartily, his smile completely different from his usual demeanor, which greatly surprised the War King.
The War King's heart pounded with anxiety, and he couldn't help but wonder: What's wrong with the Right Chancellor today? Did the sun rise in the west? Could he be possessed by an evil spirit?
That smile was absolutely terrifying; I've never seen her like that before!
The more he thought about it, the more uneasy he felt. He stared intently at Su Xiang, as if trying to find something unusual on her face.
Noticing a burning gaze fixed on her, Su Jinyun withdrew her gaze from Qin Qianluo and turned her head, only to meet the War King's eyes directly.
Her smile vanished instantly, her expression quickly returning to its usual coldness, and her eyes once again revealed that aloofness that kept people at a distance.
When the War King saw that Prime Minister Su had returned to normal, he secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
He silently thought to himself, "Hmm, it's still the Right Chancellor I know. That's more like it. He really scared me."
He patted his chest, as if to shake off the fright he had just experienced, before finally looking away with relief.
He refocused his attention on the court and continued listening to the ministers' reports, as if the scene just now was merely an illusion.
Just then, the prefect, who was giving his report, finished his long speech and his voice gradually faded away.
He bowed slightly and, with steady steps, took turns exchanging places with the next waiting prefect in the center of the hall.
The officials were already used to such scenes.
They stood calmly in their respective positions, assuming that the upcoming reports would be no different from the previous ones.
During this brief break, some ministers lowered their heads slightly, their eyes downcast, silently organizing the matters they would present to the emperor later, striving for clarity and precision in their words.
Some frowned slightly, pondering how to phrase their words in a way that would attract the emperor's attention and lead to a proper resolution.
They all shared a common thought: they hoped that the prefects would quickly complete their reports so that they could resolve their problems and return to their residences to rest as soon as possible.
Although the Hall of Supreme Harmony was heated by underfloor heating, making it warm and cozy, the ministers, dressed in heavy court robes, had long suffered from sore and numb legs from standing for long periods.
Some people sighed inwardly and secretly stretched their stiff ankles, trying to relieve the fatigue.
Some people looked out of the hall, their eyes revealing a hint of anticipation, hoping that the long morning court session would end soon.
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