"It's a miracle that grape trellis actually survived transplant," the Emperor remarked while eating grapes, but then he suddenly changed the subject, "Empress, have you been having music and merriment every night lately?"
"Oh, not at all. I've just had the musicians practice intensely so that they can perform for your birthday," the Empress replied. The Empress's birthday was next month, and the Emperor's was the month after that, just one month apart.
The Emperor was moved. He remembered the Chief Eunuch mentioning that the Empress had composed some pieces herself and had the musicians practice diligently, just to perform at his birthday. Such thoughtful effort!
"You have a kind heart, Empress," the Emperor said emotionally, looking at the Empress.
Tianmiao smiled, "It's only natural."
The Emperor, feeling happy, chose to express himself with rewards: reward, reward, reward! (Similar to how modern guys express affection for their girlfriends by buying gifts, buying, buying!)
