After escorting the Empress back to Fengyi Palace, Xie Yizhou happened to arrive just as the morning court session was concluding.
He entered the Council Hall along with several high-ranking officials.
"Lord Xie, you were absent from court today. I was worried you might be unwell, but looking at you now..." Emperor Ji Xuan, seated upon the dragon throne, spoke with a tone laden with hidden meaning. "You appear positively radiant!"
Chapter 25