As Fang Chen prepared to take the elegant lady toward the inner palace, He Baiyan intended to follow, but Fang Chen suddenly interjected, blocking him:
"I advise you not to come along. This transaction is of great importance, and I shall speak only with the Madam."
"What did you say? Say it again."
He Baiyan’s face grew as dark as a gathering storm.
"It is fine," the lady said, pacifying him. She instructed He Baiyan to stand guard, then departed with Fang Chen for the inner palace.
He Baiyan’s gaze remained somber as he exchanged a look with Pei Qingfeng.
Pei Qingfeng chuckled. "Do not worry, sir. The Junior Martial Uncle is only at the Foundation Establishment stage; he can do the Madam no harm."
Outside the Dao Palace, Guan E and her two companions stared blankly at the two figures receding into the distance.
One was their Grand Martial Uncle, and the other was... the First Madam of the Qin Clan?
"Why is the Grand Martial Uncle heading to the inner palace with the First Madam?" Elder Xu asked, his expression strange as he transmitted his voice.
Guan E and the others had no answer.
Inner palace, conference hall.
The lady surveyed her surroundings. Seeing no one nearby, she went straight to the point:
"Little friend, you mentioned the Three Suns Fruit earlier. Does this transaction concern it?"
"Please, Madam, wait a moment."
After speaking, Fang Chen closed his eyes and fell silent.
The lady felt increasingly puzzled. Why did this mere Foundation Establishment cultivato…
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