Yan Zhengkun lowered his voice, "I'll be frank, it seems His Majesty has... a new favorite."
Fu Yunchen picked up his wine glass, took a small sip, and replied, "Your Majesty is the ruler of the world. She can have whatever she wants. It is not for us to presume to think or speak recklessly, lest we be guilty of deceiving the emperor."
"...Yes, Your Excellency is right." Yan Zhengkun looked at Fu Yunchen's nonchalant expression and wondered... Did he really not care?
Mu Run had exceptional hearing; she could clearly hear Yan Zhengkun's whispers, and she also paid attention to Fu Yunchen's reaction.
But this guy was really calm, too lazy to even pretend, and simply gave in.
Qiao Dongzi came over and toasted Mu Run.
Just as Mu Run was about to pick up the cup to drink, he heard Fu Yunchen say, "Your Majesty, I will drink this cup to the brim."
Mu Run had no choice but to put down his cup again. "Then, I'll have to trouble you, Your Excellency."
Qiao Dongzi and Fu Yunchen toasted each other, and after completing the toasting process, they returned to their seats to continue eating and drinking.
After he started, other ministers came one after another to toast Mu Run, but Fu Yunchen eventually turned them down.
This guy, on the other hand, could drink a lot without getting drunk. He drank all the toasts offered by everyone and didn't change at all.
Everyone knows that, outwardly they are ruler and subject, but in private they are the closest of husband and wife, and their love remains as steadfast as a rock.
After Huanhuan, Tuantuan, and Zhuangzhuang finished eating, the three children didn't want to stay there any longer and wanted to leave the banquet hall to go out and play.
Madam Cai informed Mu Run that the three children wanted to leave the table first.
Mu Run nodded and told them to go out first.
As for Cha Bao, she wanted to continue eating. However, remembering her promise to Mu Run to protect the three dolls at all times, she had no choice but to run away with them.
After the children left, Fu Yunchen used his spiritual power to send a message to Mu Run, telling her that she could go back to the palace to rest first, as he was here to help.
Mu Run had naturally wanted to leave for a while, and following orders, he made up an excuse that he couldn't hold his liquor and left as well.
God knows, she only raised her glass with Fu Yunchen and took a small sip of wine; she didn't touch a drop of wine from anyone else.
As soon as she left, before she had gone far, she heard the ministers inside the hall drinking and exchanging pleasantries, and the atmosphere immediately became much more relaxed and noisy.
He couldn't help but smile and said to Lady Cai who was accompanying him, "It seems that I still have some imperial authority."
Cai did not understand the meaning of her words, but Mu Run did have imperial power. Although it was not so sharp and intimidating, it was not to be underestimated.
"Your Majesty is naturally awe-inspiring and powerful, governing the world with wisdom and skill."
"Haha, thank you, Sister Cai." Mu Run laughed even more happily. "By the way, you should leave the palace early today and have a good reunion with your family to celebrate the festival."
Lady Cai was slightly taken aback. "Your Majesty?"
Mu Run said, "Go back, Old Yang and the kids are waiting for you at home."
Lady Cai declined repeatedly, but in the end, Mu Run sent her out of the palace to go home and be with her family.
"Your Majesty, please have some tea." A palace maid brought a cup of tea into the study.
Mu Run was admiring the jade tea tree that Fu Yunchen had given her when she heard this and looked up.
She was a palace maid who looked familiar; she remembered that Lady Cai called her... Xiao Lai.
"Xiao Lai?" Mu Run called out.
The palace maid replied, "That's me, Your Majesty. What are your orders?"
"It's nothing." Mu Run took the tea from her hand, took a sip... and raised an eyebrow in surprise, "The taste is mellow and refreshing, and the aftertaste is sweet. You are very good at brewing tea."
"I studied with Granny Cai for a few days; she taught me everything," Xiao Lai said shyly.
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