The following day, early in the morning.
In the main courtyard of Marquis Yangling Mansion.
Dowager Cui, wearing a headdress embroidered with exquisite patterns of birds, beasts, and flowers, exuded an aura of unparalleled grandeur and luxury.
"These past few days have stirred up quite an ugly scene outside. I've heard from your father that Yun has just received an Imperial Decree to head to Hengzhou. Are you aware of this?"
Madam Cui nodded with a smile.
"He mentioned it this morning when he came to offer greetings before the imperial court session."
Upon hearing this, Dowager Cui let out a long sigh.
She put down the string of prayer beads in her hand and stared out of the room. The light outside was bright and beautiful, yet it failed to illuminate the filth within the Imperial City.
"Shuyu, my dear,"
"I always feel like your father and Yun are hiding something."
Madam Cui paused. Something flashed in her eyes, too quickly for anyone to catch.
