Nanzhao Suya appears frail and naive, but she is always very perceptive.

It’s just that their plans were mistaken; no matter what, she would absolutely not agree to their conditions.

"Alright, I understand. Thank you for your hard work." Su Yan smiled at Eunuch Wang.

A palace maid immediately brought forth a box, and Su Yan took it, personally handing it to Eunuch Wang, saying, "Eunuch Wang, there are one hundred taels inside, please accept them."

Wang Cai, in humble trepidation, knelt down and hurriedly shook his head, saying:

"This servant cannot accept anything from the Empress, your kind offer is appreciated. Serving the Empress is this servant’s duty; I dare not ask for anything."

"It’s alright, just take it; anyway, rewards are not frequently given." Su Yan insisted calmly.

She did not wish to gather favors; it was simply that now the Emperor was not in the palace, and many matters were left for him to handle on her behalf. She felt uneasy, so she wanted to reward him with some silver taels.

Wang Cai was equally insistent, "Empress, please take it back, this servant really cannot accept it."

Seeing his terrified demeanor, Su Yan understood that Chu Yuxiao must have instructed him about something.

With a slight smile, she pushed the box into his arms, saying, "Don’t worry, this is a reward I insist on giving you; the Emperor will not say anything."

If delayed further, it would be somewhat disgracing the Empress’s goodwill, so Wang Cai carefully accepted it and cheerfully left.

Upon returning to his quarters, having just settled the silver, a eunuch came forth to inform him of something.

Having listened, he hurried back to find Su Yan.

Seeing him return so hastily, Su Yan asked in surprise, "What’s wrong?"

"Empress, the people below say that Marquis Anle and others did not leave the palace today; instead, the Princess arranged for them to stay at Qinghua Palace."

"What!" Su Yan suddenly stood up, her expression shocked.

"How could she not know that lodging men in the Imperial Palace is not allowed?!"

Wang Cai thought for a moment, stepped forward two paces and whispered to her:

"Empress, we cannot let them stay in the palace. Even though it was the Princess who arranged their stay, during the daytime, it was the Empress who hosted them. If word gets out, others will only say the Princess is young and naive, while all other responsibilities will be blamed on the Empress."