At the hour of Mao, the Emperor woke up on time. Just as he was getting up, Sun Kui and Sun Doudou entered, bowing their backs.
Sun Kui and Sun Doudou first saluted the Emperor and immediately inquired with concern, "Your Majesty, did you sleep well last night?"
The Emperor stood by the Dragon Bed, spreading his arms for Sun Kui to dress him. At this moment, Sun Doudou held up a cup of tea to the Emperor's lips. The Emperor lowered his head and drank a few sips of tea, rinsing his mouth.
"Slept quite well."
Sun Kui changed the Emperor's upper garments, while Sun Doudou knelt on the ground to change his trousers.
"Your Majesty, every time you go to Kunde Hall, you always sleep well, even if you don't actually sleep there," Sun Kui said. "Your appetite improved quite a bit last night too; the Noble Consort indeed has her skills."
The Emperor replied softly, "The dishes she prepares suit my taste."
