By the time the Emperor received the news, the Empress Dowager was already on her way back to the palace.
In the Council Hall, the sallow-faced Emperor was furious. "The Empress Dowager is about to reach the palace gates, and I am only just finding out now? Is this how you all handle your duties?"
Grand Eunuch Xia knelt in haste. "Your Majesty, please show mercy. Ever since Commander Yun left the capital, almost no news has been sent back to the palace from Tianlong Temple. I... I only just learned that the Empress Dowager was suddenly returning."
Chapter 111