Eunuch Lu's face changed upon hearing this, and he hurriedly reached out to stop Shang Ruyi from continuing inside, whispering, "Oh dear, why has the Imperial Uncle suddenly entered the palace? Madam, we should wait a bit."
Shang Ruyi nodded her head, though her heart suddenly sank.
Imperial Uncle?
Could it be, the brother of Empress Jiang?
It was said that Empress Jiang lost her parents at a young age and had no siblings, so this "Imperial Uncle" is—
As she was pondering this, the voice of the "Imperial Uncle" sounded from inside, now with a hint of annoyance, saying, "Because of your illness, the departure has to be delayed, and you can't go to Jiangdu with Your Majesty. Not only are Princess Xinyue and Prince Zhao left behind because of you, but even I have to stay here with you. Everyone knows that only those beside the Emperor are trusted; this way… aren't you dragging me down with you?"
Shang Ruyi's brows furrowed even more tightly.
