Qian’kun Palace Hall

“This empress greets Your Majesty!” 

The empress was summoned by Yang Shaolun upon her return. He sat at his desk, looking over at the empress with piercing eyes. “What did she say?”

“She wasn’t willing to listen!” the empress responded as Lin Haihai had instructed.

“What do you mean she wasn’t willing to listen?” Yang Shaolun raised his voice with a storm of emotions brewing within his gaze.

“She said she didn’t want to know what your question was, and didn’t allow this empress to tell her!” the empress responded calmly.

“You may leave!” Yang Shaolun said with suppressed emotions.

“This empress will take my leave!”

The empress turned to walk away when Yang Shaolun interrupted, “Where does she live now?”

His voice was steady, but his clenched fists belied his calm. The empress threw a worried glance at him. His composed mask sent a chill down her spine. “She’s moved back to the Prince Residence. This Empress isn’t sure where she has been living these days.”

“Go,” the emperor said coolly with rage flashing through his eyes. “This Emperor has reports to go through!”

The empress took her leave. Yang Shaolun closed his eyes. Lin Haihai’s refusal buried deep into his heart like a dagger. Quietly, he murmured, “I will not let you go just like this. Don’t ever think about running away...