Eunuch Zhao thought for a moment, then ventured, "This servant remembers that in Your Majesty's private treasury, there seems to be a treasure box that plays music when opened?"
"There is such a thing." The Emperor thought back. "It was presented by a minister during my birthday celebration a few years ago. He said it was a treasure crafted over two generations by skilled artisans. It is rather interesting. Yes, that treasure box would indeed be suitable for Xinping."
"Think again. What else is there?"
Eunuch Zhao added, "This servant recalls that last year, the Princess seemed to mention wanting a set of Pearl Shirt described in storybooks. Since they required at least several hundred days to make, Her Highness later forgot about it. It should have been finished by now."
The Emperor's expression grew ever more relaxed, and he nodded with a smile. "You old servant, your memory is quite good. Yes, with your reminder, I remember it now as well. Have someone ask about it later. If the Pearl Shirt is finished, send it to Xinping Temple together."
"Yes!" Eunuch Zhao answered respectfully. Seeing the Emperor's delighted expression, he could not help smiling as well.
These days, the Emperor had rarely been this happy.
Just then, footsteps sounded again. Eunuch Zhao had only just frowned when a eunuch entered to report, "Your Majesty, Huo Wuyong requests an audience."
At this hour, Huo Wuyong was requesting an audience?
Master and servant alike stirred inwardly. Though the Emperor had recently become somewhat dissatisfied with Huo Wuyong, the man was refining the Great Restoration Elixir for him. Even though the refinement had not formally begun, he was still an important figure. The Emperor might refuse to see ordinary ministers, but he would not refuse him.
"Pass on my order. Open the