Xianglin Pavilion.
Xianglin Pavilion in the Imperial Palace was the foremost of the three great Book Collection Pavilions in the world. From famed scholarly compilations to ancient, one-of-a-kind manuscripts, hundreds of thousands of scrolls were cataloged and housed within its walls.
As a member of the Royal Family, this was Zhou Cangyan's first time setting foot inside, a true irony.
He casually pulled out a scroll. A unique manuscript that would be priceless among the common people was commonplace here.
What outsiders saw as ancient texts, Zhou Cangyan saw as imperial power.
"My Lord."
A Shadow Guard appeared behind him and said in a low voice, "A message has come from Xuan Mei. Second Miss Song is in trouble."
The book in his hands snapped shut.
The man paused for a breath before slowly turning around. "Speak."
"Uh, she's been brought into the Imperial Palace."
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「Imperial Garden, Wanyan Hall.」
The expressions of everyone in the hall were complex.
