Chapter 19 (1/2)
CHAPTER NINETEEN
Storm In The Back Palace (Part One)
Clearly knowing not to but still resorting to such, calling it “courage”, clearly knowing not to but still resorting to such, what it should be called, do you know?
It is called “sin”……
Lou Che places down the brush in hand, gazing down at the official doc.u.ment on the desk, his thinking somewhat blank, constantly thinking back to that night they returned from the palace, those vague words of Gui Wan’s. A bundle of irritation shoots up his heart, and with a sound of “pa––” the doc.u.ment is slammed shut, he closes his eyes, entering deep thoughts, but is disrupted with a wave of hurried steps, gradually closing in from afar, coming to a sudden stop outside the door.
“My lord?” The old housekeeper sounding a little breathless, tentatively calls out.
His eyelids doesn’t lift in the slightest, silent to the point it seemed like he heard nothing, after a while, Lou Che slowly opens his eyes, “What’s the matter?”
“My lord, outside, the Imperial Physician Hall’s Qing Xun, Lord Qin is requesting an audience.” The housekeeper’s tone is still as courteous and respectful as ever, a long waiting time has already become a custom.
The corner of his lips hooking up, tracing a playful smile, Lou Che deeply emits a laughing tone: “Did he say what it’s about?”
“My lord, he says there’s an extremely important matter to report.” His master’s thoughts and mood has always been very difficult to make out, but according to a decade of serving experience in the estate, his master today, definitely cannot be considered to be in a good mood.
“Extremely important?” He softly sounds, accompanied by laughter, those who come here in request of an audience, which one of them dares say it isn’t important, after a moment of consideration, his voice recovers its gentle warmth, “Allow him in.”
The footsteps once again distances away, and a while later, they return with two sets of steady steps, an elderly voice sounds from outside: “This old minister Qin Xun greets Prime Minster.”
The old housekeeper walks up, opening the room doors, Lou Che is still maintaining his leisurely seated position, his elegantly handsome face carrying a smile like that of the spring breeze, yet those eyes containing deeply imbedded chill, does not lighten in the slightest, “Lord Qin please.”
Qin Xun nods his head, slowly stepping into the room, not daring to show any disrespect towards the well refined man in front, he sits a seat down from the first guest seat, only soiling half the chair, as he solemnly sits.
A maid serves up hot tea, the steam gently rising, and its tea fragrance instantly overflowing the room, a ghostly flavour diffusing into the air.
Lou Che takes a sip of the tea in a leisurely manner, under a glance of his eyes, Qin Xun grows restless with great unease, his behaviour so nervous, it gives rise to a trace of suspiciousness, slowly placing down the tea cup, a light sound of collision between cup and saucer lures in Qin Xun’s attention, “With even such clear fragrant tea not suiting Lord Qin’s appet.i.te, could it be something is troubling you?”
Taking a look all around, finding that the housekeeper, the maid, have all withdrawn, only Lou Che and himself is in the room, he unconsciously gulps down a mouthful of saliva, speaking up with difficulty: “Prime Minister Lou, this matter, don’t know whether it’s proper or improper to speak of.”
His smile lines unravelled, eyes appearing even darker, Lou Che slightly straightens his body, revealing an expression of interest, “Exactly what is the matter?”
Extending his hand to wipe away the sweat on his forehead with his sleeve, Qin Xun appears fearful, his heart met with slight struggles. Showing a recollecting expression, he slowly starts speaking: “Prime Minister Lou, two months ago, Lady Consort Ying had a miscarriage, at the time this subject I was the Imperial Physician Hall’s attendant to this, responsible in taking care of Lady Consort’s body. According to the rules, all prescriptions issued from the Imperial Physician Hall should all be disposed of afterwards, that day, I went to find Lady Consort Ying’s miscarriage prevention prescription, only to find that the prescription had actually disappeared, I immediately grew anxious……if the prescription is not to be found, then I’m unable to complete my job, so I could only go to the place where we make prescriptions, hoping to be able to write out the prescription from looking at the situation of the medications, once this old minister I arrives at the place where medication is prescribed, I found that, the placement spot for eucommia bark, had actually been swapped with saffron……” His voice getting quieter and quieter, trembling as he rises to his feet at the end.
Hearing up to this point, Lou Che also couldn’t hold back a change of expression, gloomy and unpredictable, with his brows knitting together, he asks in an icy cold tone: “Are you certain?”
Qin Xun’s entire body violently shudders, hurrying to his own defence: “Of course, this matter, I have already kept everything in my heart for over a month……eucommia bark and saffron are originally two completely different things, I have been an imperial physician for many years, how could I possibly get this wrong? After that happened, I was also very worried, but couldn’t find anyone to speak of this matter to, after that, I went to find the eunuch in charge of a.s.sorting medications––Xiao Lin Zi, wanting to ask about this matter, only to find he has been transferred elsewhere, but just three days ago, he suddenly died, even the cause of death had yet to be made clear, and his corpse was towed away.”
Towards this confidential inner court news, he is growing more afraid, the more he thinks about it, unable to swallow down his food, unable to sleep peacefully at night, for two whole months, he has been tortured by this matter, hearing the death news of the medicine a.s.sorting Xiao Lin Zi three days ago, he was almost scared to death, thinking it over for half a day, he had only just summoned up the courage today to report this matter to Prime Minister Lou. Regardless of anything else, someone who can take control over this matter, other than the Emperor, Prime Minister Lou is the second ideal option, not to mention, this matter cannot be recklessly reported to the Emperor, afraid that under the dragon’s rage, he too will be dragged into this, in the end, he could only come find Lou Che.
Having thoroughly listened to this entire matter, Lou Che’s face did not actually show any emotions, graceful to the point it seemed as though he didn’t hear any of it. Yet Qin Xun senses great pressure ten times heavier than before, a feeling that makes him dare not to even make a sound of breathing, a cutting ice-like air overflowing from the wordless Lou Che’s body.
Unable to withstand the immense pressure within the room, Qin Xun speaks up: “Prime Minister Lou……”
“Lord Qin,” Deeply speaking up, Lou Che side glances Qin Xun, sharp eyes forcing him to lower his head, “This matter, how many people knows of it as of now?”
Sweat once again rolling down from his forehead, yet he can longer sense it, all of his attention gathered on the man in front, with the appearance of a n.o.ble gentleman, he dares not to show the slightest of negligence, hurriedly answering: “As of now, this matter is known only to you and I……but, a few days ago when I went to find the prescribed medicine, the medicine delivering eunuch has inquired, and even tried finding the prescription, I’m only afraid those with the intention……is able to vaguely guess it.”
A cold humph sounds, Lou Che lowly laughs, those with the intention? Those with the intention can be found all over that palace, to receive a request from Qin Xun like this, looks like there is already someone who guessed the hidden secret behind all this.
“Lord Qin, this matter, you are half in the correct, half wrong……keep your own mouth sealed, do not allow for others to know.”
Once Lou Che’s words were spoken, Qin Xun immediately knew that his own life has been saved, and couldn’t help but to rejoice, the huge boulder within his heart has been lifted, he can now return and finally get a good night’s sleep, hurriedly bowing down to waist level, dropping a few words of flattery, he hurriedly leaves the Prime Minister Estate.
Waiting for his figure to disappear, Lou Che reveals a look of difficulty, letting out a deep sigh, he stands up, walking into the courtyard, calling out: “Housekeeper.”
As soon as the words were said, in a hidden area of the courtyard, the housekeeper had already walked out, bowing as he says: “My lord.”
“Have someone to send a letter to the ministry of punishments, tell the Minister of Punishments to immediately pay a visit, then send another letter into the palace, in the evening of today, I need to enter the palace, let the one in charge of the inner courtyard Li gong-gong to await for his a.s.signment.” Concise yet strongly given commands, Lou Che appears as though he is ready to face any problems.
After a word of acceptance, he was just about to turn around, when Lou Che suddenly calls him to a stop again, turning his head, he actually sees Lou Che’s eyes set on the garden, after a while of gazing, he asks: “Where’s Gui Wan?”
“Madam went out early this morning, said she will be back before dinner.”
After hearing this answer, he reveals a puzzled expression, unable to see Gui Wan, he immediately feels uneasy, turning around, throwing aside his distracting thoughts, he says: “Go attend to your matters.”
The problem between him and Gui Wan, shall have to wait till this matter is over to solve it, after all, they still have an entire lifetime……
Madam of the Qu Zhou rest inn, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+, is sat in the horse carriage right now, her mind drifting far away, repeatedly thinking over everything that has happened over the past few months, ever since two months ago, having come across that peerlessly elegant “gentleman”, her destiny seems to have also turned down a weird path.
Just who could that “gentleman” possibly be? Suddenly shows up, mysteriously goes missing. Because of her disappearance, the entire Qu Zhou suffered an official restriction ban, because of this matter, she herself has been speculating for a long time, but has still yet to guess the actual ident.i.ty of that “gentleman”. A few days ago, she actually received an invitation from the “gentleman”, due to the questions and confusion held in her heart, impossible to solve, she decides to come to the Capital City to see this “gentleman” again.
Ears suddenly catching the noise of carriage wheels coming to a stop, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+’s brows lightly jumps, before she even got to speak, a clear voice has already travelled into the carriage: “Is it San Niang of the Qu Zhou rest inn?”
Upon lifting the carriage curtains, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ looks outside the carriage, the horse carriage is parked in a secluded street corner, a house with east and west wings connected to it stands before her eyes, a peaceful environment, a faint fragrance of wisteria lingering in the air, it does not look like a luxury n.o.ble residence, but an ordinary businessman’s house, at the red lacquer main doors, stands a maid in yellow, bright and delicate, with extraordinary charm and bearings, smiling over at her.
Jumping off the horse carriage, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ greets in her own uniquely frank way: “Young lady, this place is……”
Slowly taking a few steps forward, Ling Long performs a simple bow, “Are you San Niang? Please follow me inside first.” Seeming to know that she will follow after her, with a nod of a head, she courteously leads the way forward.
Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ quickly observes the surrounding environment, before hurriedly following after her. Upon entering the doors, the scent of wisteria rushes into her face, in between breathing, her inhaling and exhaling completely filled with this fragrance, and before her, a scene of purple catches her eyes, circling around the east and west wings within this property, is actually wisteria planted all around. The current season is the perfect time to see the blooming of wisteria flowers, with a blow of the cooling summer breeze, they gently drift down, descending to the ground. Entering this property, is just like walking on purple clouds.
Inner praises arising from the very bottom of her heart, she follows Ling Long and pa.s.ses by the side wings, arriving at the inner courtyard, where oriole-like singing flows into her ears, her eyes follows the sound, steps coming to a sudden stop, no longer able to move.
“Reluctant to part, reluctant to part, unlimited lingering love confessed through the zither strings, the zither strings sounding cóng cóng like flowing water, resenting my darling’s leave this time, will have no return……” [1] The oriole-like singing graceful, resonantly smooth, the back of a woman’s figure faces San Niang and Ling Long, that one person standing alone in the middle of the inner courtyard singing an opera play.
A cool breeze surrounds them, stirring up the wisteria petals, circling around in the air, before slowly falling, like a set of stained clothing descending upon the singing person’s head, shoulders, and skirt. The petals scattered on the ground also appears to have come to life, following the singing person’s movements, fluttering, bouncing, yet the one singing opera does not seem to realise this, dancing on her own, performing waves with her water sleeves, singing in solitude. Although only the back view can be seen, that posture, that charm of graceful beauty like water, bit by bit ripples out from her figure, purity, agility, and elegance, all of which have been woven together into an invisible net, luring the unwitting audience into place.
One step, one sway, one swing of the sleeve, “The person leaves this house empty and lonely, leaving only the sweet memories of the past behind……” [2]With a turn of her head, Gui Wan sees the arrival of others, grinning gracefully, the water sleeves spins in circles, leisurely swaying it gently, shaking off the purple petals scattered all over her body, and heads towards the two people, “San Niang has come from afar, yet I have been inattentive.”
Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ who just had her soul captured by the beautiful scene before her, leisurely sighs, laughingly saying: “To this very day, I really have to give it to you……no wonder you were able to gain control of the words of mouth in Qu Zhou so freely.” She has thought hard for many days, and only then did she understand one of the mysteries, why “gentlemen” found students to discuss literary with, why after she disappeared, Qu Zhou was suddenly hit with a wave of students writing up a pet.i.tion, thinking about it now, all of this is the masterpiece of the person in front right?
“San Niang is a clever person, as expected I could not hide from you.” Walking to the side, taking off the outer performance gown, Gui Wan does not hold back her praises.
Hearing her admit to it so openly, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ was somewhat suspicious, “You……exactly who are you?”
“Who does San Niang think I am?” A trace of teasing, Gui Wan turns her head displaying an expression of humbly asking for advice.
Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ remains silent for a while, finally giving up, she sighs saying: “I don’t know, could you be someone tied to the palace?” Thinking of her opposing inner palace matters, could she also be one tied to affairs of the palace?
Neither admitting nor denying, Gui Wan laughs it off, sitting down at the veranda, signalling for San Niang to sit with her, only after seeing her seated, did she speak up again: “San Niang, I have matter I would like to request for your help in, don’t know if this is possible?”
“Gentleman, you have everything in your reach, if even you have something you cannot do, how could I possibly help you?” Although not knowing exactly who she is, but she is able to work out, the one before her, is no ordinary person.
“This matter, only San Niang is capable of,” Gui Wan sighs and says, seeming to hold unlimited frustration, “San Niang has an extensive web of contacts, I’d like to invite San Niang to live in this house, recruit talents, gather intelligence, and become the eyes and ears within the Capital City.”
Inviting San Niang here is also of last resort, the net of intelligence within the Prime Minister Estate can only carried out under the command of Lou Che, the things she has to do now, is running in opposition of Lou Che, the only way out, is to cultivate her own wings (a.s.sistants).
Seeing Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ say nothing, Gui Wan indifferently smiles, “What is San Niang afraid of, are you afraid of the unforeseeable future?”
“I am not afraid of the future,” Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ slowly speaks, suddenly seeming to have thought of something, asking: “What opera play was gentleman singing just now, it was really nice, young masters also knows how to sing opera?”
Seeing her continue to address her as “gentleman”, Gui Wan knows she is one who greatly values feelings and old friends.h.i.+ps, not forcing her, Gui Wan smiles and replies: “I was singing {{Peac.o.c.ks Flying Southeast}}. My mother has taught me to sing opera since young, saying, life is like an opera play, only when you can sing out the feelings within the play, can you face life with a smile, and also cultivate the beauty of actions.”
An expression of sudden realisation is shown on Fiery Xi s.h.i.+’s face, secretly speculating, no wonder why this “gentleman’s” every move is able to carry a leisurely beauty, so this is how it was cultivated, she also inevitably grows curious towards her mother, what kind of a mother is able to raise such an extraordinary woman? At the same time, a surge of impulse rushes up her heart, wanting to stay here, is a decision of a lifetime, not to mention she cannot take back her words later.
Seeing her expression appear complex, Gui Wan was also able to vaguely guess her thoughts, continuing to say: “What I want San Niang to do, is only rounding up a web of contacts, it is not anything bad, San Niang has also gotten fed up of being in Qu Zhou, why not try a change of environment?”
Almost completely persuaded by her, San Niang still has some final hesitations: “But my family……”
“Ling Long.” Gui Wan understands what to do as soon as she hears this, softly calling out to the maid beside her. Ling Long walks up front, taking out a stack of banknotes from a box placed at the side, and places it before San Niang, gently saying: “San Niang’s family has already been picked up in Qu Zhou, and shall be arriving in the Capital City in two days, here is thirty thousand liang funding for San Niang, for you to recruit talents and gather intelligence here.”
Completely stunned, Fiery Xi s.h.i.+ develops a sense of unpredictable feeling towards Gui Wan who is always holding a smile, everything appearing blank before her. With the hardening of her heart, she reaches out and accepts the banknotes, promising: “Rest a.s.sured, this matter I will do a good job with it.”
Seeing her accept it, Gui Wan also sighs in relief. Looking at the box beside her, she feels her heart jump and turn, the a.s.set her mother has left her, is beginning to come to use now, to be able to contribute in helping out the Empress in the palace, this should also be her mother’s wish right?
This is also my bottom line, what I can help with, what I can do, this is the bottom line. Secretly sighing to herself, Gui Wan faintly smiles as she looks over the courtyard, yet her vision has lost its focus.
All of a sudden, someone runs up from the entrance, hastily charging in, whispering into Ling Long’s ear, and stuffs a small note in her hand at the same time, Ling Long waves her hand, allowing him to withdraw, before slowly walking up to Gui Wan’s side, pa.s.sing her the note as she softly says: “De Yu gong-gong’s urgent message.”
Fine jade-like fingers opens up the note, after thinking for a moment, Gui Wan gathers together her smile, voicing out her shock: “Saffron……”
“Madam……” Seeing the arriving person, De Yu strokes at his waist belt, neatening out the wrinkles on his outfit caused by a long time of waiting, and then approaches her. Having just been promoted to the head of Zhang Ning Hall, changing from purple robes to blue silk clothing, due to his naturally clear skin, as well as his courteous and refined bearings, his entire being beams with an air of youthfulness, blooming with radiance.
Gui Wan clear off rouge and powder, in a body of ordinary palace outfit, a simple glazed hairpin inserted into her done up hair, exhibits the elegance of washed away magnificence, seeming to be hiding her nervousness as she thinly smiles, stepping through the Xuan Yu Doors, having looked all around, with no sighting of other figures, she finally speaks up: “Gong-gong, your note was saying, Consort Ying’s miscarriage had something to do with saffron?”
Lightly nodding his head, De Yu walks up to Gui Wan’s side, standing shoulder to shoulder with her, looking at them from afar, they do not look out of ordinary, lowering his voice, he speaks next to Gui Wan’s ear: “Madam, Prime Minister Lou has already entered the palace through the Xuan Ji Doors, currently investigating at the Imperial Physician Hall, your presence within the palace right now is of utmost inconveniences, do you want to change into a different outfit first?”
This De Yu’s thinking is indeed very thorough, Gui Wan thinks to herself, secretly entering the palace this time, her objective is to investigate this case before Lou Che, of course she needs to avoid the eyes and ears of others, smiling, she turns her head to the side, a face of cunningness, wondering: “What will be good to change into?”
“Dress as a palace maid……” De Yu seems to carefully look over Gui Wan, shaking his head, “Not too suitable, better to just dress up as a gong-gong.”
“Are there no other choices?” Acting as though it was unintentional, Gui Wan thinly smiles as she asks.
……
After a while, stepping out from the side hall of Zhang Ning Hall, Gui Wan finds it difficult to adapt to her outfit as she pulls at the clothing, seeing De Yu’s intently watching her, she cannot help but to laugh, asking: “Is it looking too strange?”
Awkwardly turning away, De Yu takes a step back, slightly lowering his head, humbly saying: “No, Madam.”
Stepping down the stairs, looking left and right, Gui Wan asks the person beside her: “What people has Prime Minister Lou seen after entering the palace?”
“As soon as he entered the palace, he summoned Li gong-gong, then went to the Imperial Physician Hall, and then respectively entered the medicinal herbs room as well as the side hall used to decoct the herbal medicines, right now, they seem to have headed to the prohibited area of the palace.” Faithfully reporting with concise details, not a single point missing.
Gui Wan lightly knits her brows, “Really is making sure not a single drop leaks out, this is bad……” Lou Che link after link, linking connections together as he investigates, how is there possibly any other places he can set his hands on?
“Madam,” Noticing Gui Wan’s look of difficulty, De Yu reminds, “If Prime Minister Lou has already found something right now, then he would not have to continue investigating further. Not to mention there is a lapse of two months between the happenings of this matter, some of the clues have been blurred, everything still requires planning in a long-term perspective.”
Giving him a look full of praises, Gui Wan nods in agreement, remaining silent for a moment, before speaking yet again: “Consort Ying’s miscarriage two months ago, other than Imperial Physician Qin, were there no other attending imperial physicians?”
“There was, there was also Imperial Physician Zhang, unfortunately a few days after the matter, he already retired and returned home.”
Originally a problem with answers they are already unsure of, thus becomes even more complicated and confusing as of now, Gui Wan only feels as though a scene of boundlessly white fog lies before her eyes, carefully thinking it over, she lightly asks De Yu: “Regarding this matter, what do you think the chances are of it being the Empress’ doing?”
De Yu sinks into deep silence, not daring to answer this question with casual ease, after careful consideration, he speaks up: “Little chance, the Empress at the time was already affected by the ‘Hu Guo Temple’ crisis, under semi-house arrest in the palace, there should be no energy spare to do this.”
Although this was also the answer she held deep inside, to hear this from someone else seems to add a cetain confirmation to it, thus feeling like hearing a different answer, her heart grows slightly put to ease, but cannot refrain from giving rise to doubts, exactly who could have possibly acted so recklessly in the back palace?
The two of them talk as they walk, although they came across a few eunuchs and palace maids along the way, there were actually no fright, no danger. Wandering into the back palace courtyard, a little eunuch runs up, whispering a few words into De Yu’s ears, and quickly leaves. De Yu turns his head back, seeming to speak with concern: “Prime Minister Lou has now headed to Jing Yi Palace to see Lady Consort Ying.”
Gui Wan indifferently smile as she listens to his report, secretly full of praises, she has indeed not found the wrong person, this person works very cautiously, and also understands how to accommodate to circ.u.mstances, give it a little more time, and he will definitely become the dark horse[3]within the palace. Unfortunately the news that made its way into her ears, is not in fact anything pleasant, Gui Wan softly mutters: “Lost the opportune moment……”
“Madam, there’s still one more place, we can go take a look.” De Yu’s refined face appears concerned, and thus advices.
“What place?”
“All medicine concocted for an imperial consort, will require having another to taste it first, thus an extra bowl would be prepared, only after the taste tester has consumed it without any problems, would the medicine be sent to the imperial consort.” Someone who often taste medicine all year round, should already have become familiar with the medicinal properties, why is it that they didn’t realise the medicine contained saffron?
“Your meaning is……”
“The one who taste tested Lady Consort Ying’s medicine, should be at the side hall of Yu Gan Palace.”
“Let us quickly go then.” A beautiful smile blooming like a flower, Gui Wan’s feelings of joy emerges, in that sweet moment, a bewitching charm is hidden within that extremely elegant beauty, making De Yu fall into a trance upon seeing it, pulling himself together, Gui Wan had already walked a few steps ahead, he hurriedly follows after her.
They had only just arrived in front of the corridors of Yu Gan Palace, when De Yu suddenly jumps forward, desperately calling out in a low tone: “Madam, ahead.”
Gui Wan instantly glances over, walking over from not too far away is actually Lou Che’s party, with him were also the likes of a few officials and eunuchs following behind, a chill overcomes her heart, didn’t think that even this place, did not escape him, simply not a single leakage. At the same time she was slightly panicking, the disguise she’s in can get past others, but cannot possibly slip by Lou Che’s eyes. Fortunately this spot is the corridors’ turning corner, they don’t seem to have looked over here.
“Madam,” In a moment of haste, De Yu acts quickly within times of emergency, pulling Gui Wan’s hand, gently saying, “Follow me to Yu Gan Palace for shelter.” The two people follows the corridor, arriving at the main hall of the Yu Gan Palace, they did not think too much, and push opened the doors, stepping inside.
The Yu Gan Palace was built by the late emperor who was luxurious by nature, usually used by the Emperor to rest here and deal with certain matters, forbidding the ordinary people from disturbing, right now it is very quiet, not a single person is here, the interior of the hall adopts a design of natural lighting, sunrays beaming into the room, gla.s.s crystals, also used to attract the outside lighting inside. Gui Wan has seen countless treasures before, but upon entering this room, she still falls into a dazzling feeling, indeed exquisiteness that rivals nature, such design as resplendent as jade, as magnificent as gold.
Not allowing for her to fully appreciate her surroundings, a voice suddenly sounds from outside, seems like someone is entering the hall, Gui Wan was absolutely surprised. This place does not allow for casual intrusion, exactly who could be coming here right now? And how is she to explain her reason for being here? Turning her head back, she faces De Yu’s deeply serious expression, the two of them exchange glances at loss, whilst the sound of footsteps and voices is already getting closer and closer.
The main doors of Yu Gan Hall opens with a “zhi––” sound.
Three palace maids files in, the first one seemingly shocked as she speaks up: “Why have the curtains not been drawn in the hall, how do you get the job done, could you have forgotten Nanny’s scolding last time?” The two palace maids behind, dares not to answer, submissively responding to her, not long later, the gla.s.s crystals are covered by the curtains, the brightly lit hall just now suddenly turning absolutely dark.
Crouching between the wall and the dragon throne, Gui Wan carefully breathes, her eyes rolls to the side, seeing De Yu, he also holds a trace of nervousness, inevitably finding it laughable, she reveals a slight smile, secretly rejoicing, their luck really isn’t bad, this is the renowned gorgeously magnificent palace, even the distance between the dragon throne and the wall holds an air of particular grandness, actually able to hide two people. If she is the emperor, she’s afraid that the first thing to do every day, will be to check whether anyone is hiding behind this seat.