The emperor, who dined incognito at a restaurant upstairs. He comes from a royal background and has seen countless elegant ladies who adhered to strict societal norms. He found He Xiang Xiang amusing and endearing due to her hearty appetite and straightforward nature. He invited her to dine with him and offered to pay for her meal. He felt a strange sense of emptiness watching her leave with boxes of food. He was concerned about potential complaints filed against him in the capital.
