"Your Majesty—" Old Madam Gu called out and made a gesture as if to kneel.
The Emperor quickly stepped forward, personally assisting the old madam to the birthday seat in the main hall: "Please take care of your health, no need for such formalities."
"Thank you for Your Majesty's grace, I am truly grateful." Old Madam Gu said with a smiling expression.
Gu Lan curled up her lips, realizing that the old madam never intended to kneel in the first place.
The Emperor probably also noticed it when he helped her, but today he seemed in a good mood, showing no displeasure.
As a group of people loudly welcomed His Majesty, the Emperor, along with Concubine Yi, took a seat in the main hall.
With the Emperor present, Gu Lan also sat down, attentively listening to the Emperor's lengthy and elaborate yet seemingly earnest birthday wishes to Old Madam Gu.
Gu Lan listened with one ear and let it out with the other, but her gaze occasionally fell on the Emperor's face.
