"Reporting to the Emperor, it is no trouble at all. However, if I remain in the palace, there will be no one to look after my wife. I humbly beg the Emperor's grace to allow me to leave the palace; I shall return every half month."
The Emperor had been so excited just moments ago that he had forgotten Xiao Chen's background. It was possible that Xiao Chen was an associate of the Prince of Zhendnan. If that were truly the case, keeping him in the palace might not be for the best. It would be better to have him enter the palace every half month and then send him back out.
"That seems reasonable. Very well, we shall proceed that way. Just remember, you must not forget the date for Imperial Noble Consort Shu's acupuncture treatment."
Chapter 50