Bai Luochu let out a long sigh and said, “I don’t think I can hide anymore. Tomorrow, His Majesty will probably summon me to the palace to ask for an explanation.”

Cai Ling piped up. “What should we do? If His Majesty blames Mistress on the grounds of deceiving the Emperor, the whole clan will be executed!”

Pei Qingfeng blamed himself for the matter. “If there is no other way, I will explain the situation to His Majesty. I am a prince after all and if I am to plead to His Majesty, it might be of some use.”

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