The Emperor took his seat at the head of the room. Hongdou and the others busied themselves, hurrying in and out to serve tea, the atmosphere in the room thick with tension.
Mu Yuanzhi stood to the side, with Qilin by her side.
"Since I stepped inside, I have barely seen any guards or servants. Where has everyone gone?" The Emperor brushed the steam away from his teacup and asked.
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