Later, Eunuch Lu still escorted Shang Ruyi out of the palace.
Along the way, the wheels made a monotone sound, lulling one to sleep. Shang Ruyi, wrapped in a deep fatigue, found herself drowsy—after all, she had been through a tumultuous day, especially facing the "interrogation" by the Junior Minister of the Ministry of Justice and Wang Shaoji in front of the Emperor. For someone who hadn't stepped out in days, it was indeed overwhelming.
However, more importantly, her mood was more relaxed than every other time she left the palace.
Because she knew that this time, no one would intercept her halfway.
Yet, just as she was about to drift off, the carriage suddenly stopped.
The jolt nearly made Shang Ruyi fall, and she hurriedly grasped the window frame, looking outside. She couldn't see anything, but could hear a few uneasy neighs from the horses pulling the carriage ahead.
Shang Ruyi immediately asked, "What happened?"
