Not far from the palace gates, carriages from the various manors were parked. Court officials alighted from their carriages one after another, entering the palace gates in groups of two and three.
When Xiang Minghou got out of the carriage holding Ye Qianning, he drew a great deal of attention. They stole a few glances before quickly looking away.
In the past, some might have muttered a few words of gossip, but today, seeing Xiang Minghou was like seeing the King of Hell in the flesh. No one even offered a greeting; they just hurried to get away.
Ye Qianning knew her father was being ostracized. 'For the dignified emperor of a nation to do something so despicable... it really shows the smallness of his mind.'
Xiang Minghou paid it no mind, carrying his child through the palace gates.
"General Xiang." Prince Changyang hurried to catch up.
"Prince."
"You're bringing Pangtuan to morning court?" Prince Changyang asked in surprise.
