Just as Su Yaoyao's carriage slowly approached the gates of the Imperial Palace, a guard on duty recognized her at a glance. Joy flooded his face as he hurried forward to greet her, his voice filled with excitement and relief as he exclaimed:
"Holy Female, you're finally back! His Majesty flew into a rage when he couldn't find you. He even ordered the guard who let you out to be punished. He was whipped severely and is probably still injured."
Hearing this, Su Yaoyao's heart sank, and a flash of panic and guilt crossed her face.
She knew Augustine's temper well and understood that sneaking out this time had genuinely worried him.
Without a second thought, she broke into a run, her hurried footsteps carrying her toward the main hall, her heart pounding with anxiety.
Inside the main hall, the atmosphere was so oppressive it was suffocating.
