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Feng Guifei was received by the attendants into the hall. rOWlqU

“I just heard that the empress was accidentally injured by Consort Rider and fell into the lotus pond. The empress must have been frightened. I’ve brought some soothing soup to comfort Her Majesty.”

Feng Guifei instructed his servants to bring a tray of medicinal herbs and place it on the Empress’s table.

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Xiao Cha responded with a smile, “I’ve troubled Guifei.”

“Please excuse me, Your Majesty,” Feng Guifei’s tone had a certain smugness, “This concubine has been suffering from severe insomnia, so the emperor made people prepare so many medicinal herbs in the palace. I hope Your Majesty will not dislike them.” A1mlOs

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Speak of the devil and he doth appear. At this time, someone announced at the door: “The Emperor is here.”

Feng Guifei was quite surprised, and even Xiao Cha was taken aback.

“Feng Guifei is also here?” After entering, the Emperor greeted with a flat tone.

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“This concubine heard that the empress was startled, so I came to bring her some calming soup,” said Feng Guifei.

“You’ve taken a lot of trouble, but this calming soup is prepared in accordance with your temperament, and its medicinal properties are a bit strong for the Empress.” The Emperor glanced at the bowl of soup, “I have already ordered the Imperial Hospital to prepare the Empress’s calming soup. Later, let the momo get it and prepare it as per instructions.”

Listening to the Emperor’s composed speech, Xiao Cha suddenly realized – this is definitely not Zhong Chai!

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His ChaiChai would never speak in such a roundabout manner. Au2Mz6

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The Emperor responded with a mere, “Since you’ve come to deliver the soup and your intention has been conveyed, there’s no need to bother any further. Return to the palace. I will dine here with the Empress.”

After Feng Guifei entered the palace, he had never seen the Empress being so favored by the Emperor. This reminded him of the humiliating years he spent clenching his fists every night in the corner of the prince’s mansion!

During those five years, the Emperor had never touched him! OcjBGJ

Feng Guifei glanced at the Empress vigilantly… It was only then that he realized that the Empress’s dress today was the Emperor’s favorite look in the past.

Since entering the palace, the Empress hadn’t worn fabric from Nanhu for many years.

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It must be that the Emperor remembered the past and also saw the Empress fall into the water, feeling a bit sorry for her!

The Emperor had personally told him that he felt no affection for this undesirable wife, and their initial appearance of marital bliss was merely an act to secure the support of the Empress’s family… SEHWJn

Humph! It won’t be long before the Emperor comes to coax me again.

Feng Guifei clenched his fists and retreated with a livid face.

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Upon seeing this, Xiao Cha dismissed the servants, and tentatively said to the Emperor, “ChaiChai?” y PnXF

The Emperor frowned, “Why does the Empress address me in this manner?”

Xiao Cha: …

Xiao Cha: “Chai… Guess what I prepared for you today?”

Emperor: …… Ja4bHX

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Xiao Cha was quite puzzled. Diving into the game hastily, he hadn’t inquired in advance about the roles they were playing. When he discovered that the Emperor wasn’t Zhong Chai, he couldn’t help but feel somewhat awkward.

So… what’s the point of this game?!

“Did you get hurt when Consort Rider bumped into you today?” The Emperor leaned in with concern. TEqOhN

Who would have thought that the mature and handsome face of the inhuman Emperor…

would even show a puppy-like expression!

Though that face had distinct features that seemed completely unrelated to Zhong Chai at first glance, the eyes were the same almond shape, truly beautiful.

Xiao Cha: … aE2t n

This gaze… isn’t this my wife?!!

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“Chai Chai, it’s me, Xiao Cha!” Xiao Cha exclaimed loudly.

“… ” The Emperor still seemed bewildered, “You are the Empress, Ula Ula Shi.” yo2AeL

Xiao Cha: What on earth is Ula Ula Shi!! It sounds like a spell!

“Your Majesty, I have prepared for you…” Xiao Cha came up with a plan, “Sweet and sour pork chops!”

This was Zhong Chai’s favorite dish.

And as per the setting of the Emperor in the game, he did not eat vinegar. t2Vy4q

The Emperor happily nodded, but the next moment he hesitated, “I don’t eat vinegar.”

Xiao Cha: ……

Xiao Cha: Help! My wife seems to have amnesia!!!

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Translator's Note

Wordplay lost in translation. ‘Speak of Cao Cao and Cao Cao arrives.’ “柴柴” (chái chái) and “曹操” (Cáo Cāo) are homophones in Mandarin.

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不咸不淡: flat, ordinary; refers to sarcasm.

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zāokāngzhīqī: wife who has shared her husband’s hard lot, implying she looks old and haggard

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Chái… cāi cāi wǒ jīntiān wèi nǐ zhǔnbèi le shénme cài? cāi=guess; cài=dish. Xiao Cha passed it off as saying “cāi cāi”

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不近人情: unreasonable; inconsiderate of human feelings; unkind; insensitive

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Empress’s clan/family/maiden name

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táng cù: sweet and sour; pái gǔ: pork chop. cù is vinegar; jealousy (in love rivalry).

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