Emperor: ...
He glared at Gu Zhong reproachfully, not really bothered by his excuses for her.
He simply relaxed against the pillow and asked, "Go on, why are you so happy to see me?"
Manbao felt awkward speaking before she had done anything, so she said, "Your Majesty, let me examine you first."
Her demure and evasive manner piqued the Emperor's interest even more.
Manbao took his pulse and asked him some questions, knowing he probably caught a chill upon getting up this morning. Such a minor ailment was easy to treat—some medicine, a bit of sweating, and aversion to certain foods for a couple of days would do.
Manbao was very thorough, even taking out her needle kit to perform acupuncture on him. Knowing he often worked at his desk and that his neck was probably uncomfortable, she thoughtfully applied some acupuncture on the back of his neck after treating the cold, leaving him much relieved.
The Emperor was now certain Zhou Man had something to say.
