But this Empress Dowager was different; if Yan Ning went late, she would be displeased.
Yun Chu felt something was off, and after observing for half a month, she finally discovered the problem.
As long as Yan Ning drank half a cup of tea with the Empress Dowager, the Empress Dowager would say she was tired and dismiss them.
That day, Yun Chu accompanied Yan Ning to pay respects to the Empress Dowager. Halfway there, Yun Chu said, "In a bit, don't drink the tea."
Yan Ning looked at her and said, "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with the tea?"
"I don't know either," Yun Chu said cautiously.
"Just listen to me this once."
Yan Ning nodded. Not drinking tea was no big deal.
As usual, after they paid respects to the Empress Dowager, they would be made to stay and sit for a while, but this time when the palace maid brought the tea, Yan Ning did not drink it.
