When Pei Qingfeng saw Bai Luochu checking for traps by knocking on the walls, he knew that she was acting cautiously in case they were caught by surprise.

The moment Pei Qingfeng told her that there were no more traps, she withdrew her hand and followed him deeper into the tunnel.

When they neared the palace, Pei Rumo’s crowning ceremony had just ended. He was currently lost in his own thoughts when he realized that there were some movements coming from under him. He drew his sword in case anything happened.

However, his worries were unfounded. When he saw the people who caused the disturbance,...