Seeing the Emperor was actually about to leave, Lu Ronghua could no longer sit still.
She hurriedly grabbed the Emperor's hand. "Your Majesty, I am a little unwell, but it won't affect my ability to serve you tonight."
The Emperor was even more surprised. "In my dear consort's eyes, am I some kind of brute who cannot wait a single moment? You should rest easy. I will come see you again when you've recovered."
The Emperor clearly hadn't understood Lu Ronghua's true meaning.
Lu Ronghua was dumbfounded. 'This isn't how I thought it would go!' If the Emperor really left her residence tonight, not only would she have to endure sarcastic remarks during tomorrow's morning greetings, but others would also think she had lost the Holy Favor. Besides, the Emperor hadn't been visiting the harem much recently. This "come see you again" was clearly an empty promise, and Lu Ronghua didn't dare to take it seriously.
