"Alright," the housekeeper responded, pronouncing each word with deliberate clarity, "There are rumors in the streets that the Empress Dowager intends to bestow marriage upon Chen Qianhu..."
The Prince's eyes widened to the size of copper bells before he shot up with a loud exclamation,
"What are you talking about?!"
The housekeeper continued, still speaking word by word, "The bride is said to be a member of the East Palace."
The Prince nearly dropped his tea bowl, his fury escalating, "Why are you talking so slowly?!"
"But wasn't it you, Your Highness, who instructed me to remain calm even if Mount Tai collapses in front of me..." the housekeeper's voice weakened.
"I... I!" The Prince, enraged to the point of trembling, shouted with a shaking finger, "If Mount Tai actually collapses, you should run for your life!"
