"You've learned how to coax me as well." The Empress Dowager laughed. She looked at Mo Xuetong as if she was waiting for her to speak.

Mo Xuetong fiddled with her sleeves uneasily. She looked nervous as she said, "Your Majesty, I used to celebrate Father's birthday with Mother. Mother sewed Father a painting and he liked it very much."

Even though she did not manage to complete her statement, everyone understood her idea.

"Giving His Majesty an ...