'Why is she here?!'
Song Xilan froze in stunned disbelief. She had entered the Imperial Palace under the Empress's decree, but what about Song Lianhe?
A sudden panic seized Song Xilan. 'Will history repeat itself?'
On the other side, Song Lianhe had just spotted her as well.
Song Lianhe quickly snapped her jaw shut, forcing back a yawn. "What is she doing here?"
Perhaps sensing the contempt and disrespect in her tone, Zhou Cangyan glanced at her. "The Imperial Palace isn't like other places. Stick close to me later, and don't wander off."
"I know, I know."
This was, in fact, Song Lianhe's second time entering the Imperial Palace, so she was perfectly clear on all the rules and etiquette.
Zhou Cangyan led her straight toward East Yang Gate. As they passed Song Xilan, his gaze lingered on her for a brief moment before he slowly looked away.
But even that brief moment made Song Xilan's heart pound.
She offered a slight curtsy and called out, "Prince Qing."
"Mm."
