When holding court, carriages could go no further than the outer palace. For the remaining distance, even sedan chairs were not permitted, and officials had to proceed on foot.
Chu Yu took the lead, every inch of his body radiating sheer delight. If he hadn't wanted to keep an eye on Chu Ying to prevent him from escaping, he would have already bolted straight into the grand hall.
It was not yet very late, but the hall was already packed with a dense crowd of officials. Upon seeing Chu Ying enter, they immediately began whispering among themselves, many unable to suppress looks of unconcealed contempt.
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