Only a moment ago, the Emperor was dead set on wiping out every feudal lord in one fell swoop. How could he possibly have pardoned Gu Rongjin, let alone lifted the martial law on the Estate of the Prince of Pingnan?
Xiao Yichen was filled with a thousand questions. He cast an irritated glance at Gu Rongjin before storming into Xuanshi Palace without even waiting to be announced. Gu Rongjin, however, couldn't be bothered with him and headed straight for the Princess's Mansion.
At the mansion, Qilin was blocking Pei Yunxi from entering Mu Yuanzhi's courtyard. Pei Yunxi, resorting to her usual tactics, simply sat down outside to wait.
Chapter 98