Chapter 370: Clever Eyes
Gentle Consort Deng Yun freshened up again, changed into clean new clothes, drank a few sips of sobering tea, and walked a few steps with the support of palace maids. She then paced back and forth on her own and finally jumped twice in place. She smiled at Eunuch Zhang Youcai, who had been standing beside her the whole time, saying, “Look, I’m fine now. Actually, I didn’t drink that much. It was just getting late. The chicken was good, but the duck was a bit greasy.”
“Those were chickens and ducks raised personally by the Empress. Normally we wouldn’t even dare touch them.”
“I know I was wrong. Stop trying to scare me. Take me to see His Majesty – I want to confess my crimes in person.”
“You were just trying to attract His Majesty’s attention, weren’t you?” Zhang Youcai said coldly, having long seen through the Gentle Consort’s little tricks.
Deng Yun replied seriously, “That was indeed my intention at first, but the roasted chicken was so delicious, and with the wine, I unknowingly drank a bit too much. Vomiting in front of His Majesty was absolutely not part of my plan.”
Zhang Youcai believed this statement, but the Gentle Consort kept saying first that she hadn’t drunk much, then that she had unknowingly drunk too much, which made him shake his head greatly, feeling that this consort was truly family with the eccentric Deng Cui.
The Emperor had given prior orders, so Zhang Youcai couldn’t refuse. With a cold expression, he said, “Follow me to see His Majesty. Be careful with your words and don’t cause any more trouble.”
Deng Yun obediently followed behind the eunuch, her steps occasionally still unsteady.
Han Ruzi was sitting in the room thinking when Deng Yun entered. She walked a few steps to the Emperor and knelt down, saying, “Your subject’s conduct was improper. Please punish me, Your Majesty.”