The Imperial Palace was exceptionally crowded for tonight’s banquet.
With the capital having been under siege and the Emperor facing great peril, it was only thanks to a group of loyal, steadfast generals, along with the various princes and imperial sons who stood guard, that the Empress’s conspiracy was finally dismantled. Following this campaign, everyone understood clearly: for a long time to come in Dongling, the status of civil officials would fall far short of that of military commanders. The Emperor had become convinced that only the military could guarantee his safety. Because of this, word had it that tonight, many high-ranking generals would be receiving titles and rewards.
Chu Yueli and Lu Beimo had just entered the palace when they encountered Chu Xiaohe. No words were necessary; Chu Yueli merely glanced at him, and Chu Xiaohe gave a slight nod. Tuoba Liuli had taken the people from the Duke’s Estate to rendezvous with Lu Yunfei and the others, and by this moment, they should already have begun leaving the capital in separate groups.
Chapter 990