"The palace examination is in two days. What are the Emperor's plans?" Noble Consort asked, testing the waters.
"I have plans, but what excuse should I use?" Emperor Yuan feigned incompetence, leaving the Noble Consort somewhat overwhelmed. She increasingly felt this man was mediocre.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Second Prince is outside requesting an audience," the chief steward's voice interrupted the Noble Consort's train of thought.
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