"Master." The Fire Qilin approached while hiding itself partially, saying, "It's a bit strange." They merely left for a day but it seemed that the aura of resentment in the imperial palace had been cleared completely. Something feels wrong here.
Baili Jia Jue lowered his eyes and spun the thumb ring on his finger. Then, he instructed in a cold voice, "Go and investigate it."
"Yes." The Fire Qilin immediately disappeared without a trace, leaving the Green Dragon by Baili Jia Jue's left side.
At this moment, the Xuanwu Gate that led the way to the imperial palace was opened.
Innumerable officials kowtowed on the stairs of white marbles, with their wide sleeves laying beside them on the ground. As they greeted, their voices were resoundingly sonorous.
"Your subjects welcome the Retired Emperor and the Third Prince!"
The Retired Emperor put on an elegant smile and raised his sleeves slightly, saying, "Everyone, you may stand."
