Chief Steward Chen couldn't find out what the old Chief Eunuch Li had received at the Ye Residence last night.
After the Emperor returned to the Imperial Study Room following the early-morning court session, he had someone make him chrysanthemum and honey tea.
Chief Steward Chen remarked to the Emperor that the flavor of the chrysanthemums and honey in the palace was different from the chrysanthemum and honey tea he drank yesterday in the Empress's palace.
As the Emperor, how could he not obtain anything he desired?
With Chief Steward Chen's explanation, he summoned a spy and then learned that the old Chief Eunuch Li had gone to General Ye's Mansion yesterday and went again today.
Yesterday, he went on behalf of the Empress to deliver a gift, which he knew about; as for what gift he had received, he didn't care.
Today, old Chief Eunuch Li visited the General Mansion again and delivered another gift, which was somewhat special.
