This night was destined to be anything but peaceful.
News of what happened at the traveling palace quickly spread outside.
The Matriarch had not been invited to the banquet, but Mrs. Han had someone send her a message, relaying the events of the palace feast in great detail.
The Matriarch rewarded the messenger with a heavy pouch, asking her to convey her thanks to Mrs. Han and adding that she would pay a personal visit to express her gratitude another day.
After seeing the messenger off, Song Yexi emerged from behind a screen, her face pale with worry. "Mother, will Yun Zhao be alright?"
She was now incredibly glad she hadn't been able to stay in the palace. 'I don't think I could have handled something like this,' she thought. 'It's just too dangerous.'
"I will send a request to visit the traveling palace tomorrow," the Matriarch said at once. "You will go and request an audience with Princess Zhenbei."
"Mother, what do you need me to do?"
