The three brothers of the Li Family all looked at Prime Minister Pei, their expressions ambiguous.
Prime Minister Pei acknowledged his loss, his face puffed with anger as he lightly coughed to hide his embarrassment.
Seeing an opportunity, Prince Luling clasped his hands towards Prime Minister Pei, "I wonder, dear in-law, for what reason have you summoned our family?"
The words "dear in-law" were clearly an attempt to draw closer.
Prime Minister Pei, having found a way to step down, spoke seriously, "Indeed, as the palace undergoes turmoil with the Emperor's unexplained death, I have always suspected a conspiracy lies within. However, I have been struck down by a stroke, making travel difficult. I could only invite you, Prince, to assist. Though you have no title, your status remains free."
Li Xingmao said, "Prime Minister, the Emperor had issued a decree forbidding our family from returning to the Capital on our own accord. How are we considered free?"
