Lady Suying's confession!

After Lianhua left in the afternoon, Ashen spent the day sleeping in his room.

He has not rested properly ever since he went to the north so he was tired and needed proper rest.

It was not physical rest that he required since he was already a King realm expert and could go on without rest for months, however, it was just to let his mind rest.

He didn't want to feel agitated and on the edge at all times and wanted some quiet time by sleeping. 

It was only the next morning that he left his room.

He received the message that Lianhua had already left to prepare for the Emperor's birthday.

Her faction also needed to make preparations of their own for the grand day.

The Emperor's birthday was only celebrated once a century and hence it became an event that was grandly celebrated.

Each prince and princess would need to prepare a gift for the emperor to present in front of him.