Her Majesty Strikes at His Majesty Again

“Your Highness, His Majesty summons you to his chambers tonight,” the eunuch said. “I'm not going.” The consort didn't even look up. That night, in His Majesty's bedchamber, the consort was so sleepy she could barely keep her eyes open, but His Majesty never showed. The next time, the eunuch came again. “Your Highness, His Majesty summons you to his chambers tonight.” “Ugh… what a hassle!” Back in His Majesty's bedchamber, the consort shrugged and waved a hand. He wouldn't come anyway, so she might as well take it easy. Sure enough, he didn't come, and the consort was only too happy to enjoy the peace and quiet. … “Your Majesty, since you're just taking up space and doing nothing… please divorce me!” the consort begged. His Majesty didn't say a word. After that, the consort tried every which way to get him to divorce her. … Once again, the eunuch came by. “Your Highness, His Majesty summons you to his chambers tonight!” “Tell him to find someone else. I don't want to go!” the consort refused firmly. This time, the emperor came in person. [One couple, no other romantic partners]