"You're not content, refusing to give Lin Clan's daughter a chance to live, letting her cure Xuan'er. Do you intend to watch Xuan'er demise young and do nothing?"
"Cough cough."
He said too much in one breath, causing his breath to become unsteady, as he pressed his hand against his chest, coughing several times.
"Xinzi, that's not what I mean."
The Empress immediately became flustered and disregarded the fact that Noble Lord was disrespecting her and angering her majesty.
She personally picked up a cup of tea from her desk and gave it to him: "The Prince is my son, how could I not love him? Calm down for now, let me think it over."
"Your Majesty doesn't trust Xinzi, I won't drink this cup of tea!"
Noble Lord pushed away the cup of tea in frustration.
"Fine, I'll agree to your request."