The Ministry of Rites ultimately blocked the issue by claiming they had forgotten to notify her. In truth, it was Emperor Zhou who had forbidden the Ministry from informing Yao Yingying; he was testing to see if she had any of her own people outside the Capital. If she had, she naturally wouldn't have needed notification to go out and welcome them; if not, she would remain as she was. It could be said that Yao Yingying’s current reaction was exactly what Emperor Zhou was satisfied with.
Yao Yingying went to bathe and change into her Princess Consort attire. As Yushi was drying her hair, she couldn't help but speak up: "Your Highness, you and the Young Master really should take better care of your health. Otherwise, I’m afraid in a few days..."
At that same moment, a young palace maid entered carrying a bowl of fresh medicine. Yao Yingying was slightly bewildered. "Isn't it one bowl a day?"
Chapter 160