The Empress's secret agents are still around, indicating the Capital hasn't descended into chaos.
"Lord!"
"Greetings, Lord!"
The Jinyi Guards of Lihua Hall were ecstatic, as if they had found their organization, and promptly saluted.
With hands clasped behind his back in a casual demeanor, Eunuch Hai glanced at Ma Yan and nodded slightly as a greeting, while the tributor behind him courteously folded their fists.
"We have just returned," Mo Chou forced a smile on her face, pointing at the people behind her, "most of them were the guards at Luo Mountain during the sealing ritual. After the rebellion of the Eight Princes, we fought and fled, losing many along the way either due to misfortune or battle deaths. Fortunately, these few remain, hurriedly returning north just to stabilize the court for Your Majesty, preventing an adverse situation."
