"Oh… then there is no need for that, '' Empress Lu replied softly. The Empress and Emperor had an estranged relationship. They both stayed out of each other's business. Since the Emperor sent over a doctor, there was no need for her to call another doctor.
Lu Yaozhu stayed for some time and conversed with the Empress before returning to Duke Wu's residence.
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Back at the Emperor's end.
Minister Zhu walked into the Emperor's study some minutes after Lu Yaozhu Left. Eunuch Caihong set up the "Go" board as soon as Minister Zhu arrived.
Minister Zhu and Emperor Zhong's chess tradition was already known, Caihong dismissed the maids after the "Go" board. He stood by tge Emperor's side as the game commenced.
*How is our plan coming up?" Emperor Zhong asked moving a go piece forward.
