The Emperor said coldly, "Hmm, rise."
The Empress stood up from the ground, "Thank you, Your Majesty."
The Emperor looked at the Empress and said, "As the Empress of a country, you're shouting like a madwoman, what kind of conduct is this? Empress, are you tired of the position as the head of the harem? If you are, just let me know, many are waiting to take your place."
When the Prime Minister was still around, the Emperor was wary of the Empress because her family was strong, and the Emperor relied on the Prime Minister to maintain the balance of power in the court. However, now that the Prime Minister is dead, the Empress no longer has any backing, and the Emperor naturally doesn't regard her highly.
The thought of removing her even flashed through his mind, but the Emperor feared being accused of being like Chen Shimei, disloyal to the old and fond of the new, so he has kept this idea suppressed.
