The moment the palace door was slammed open, the Capital Governor rushed into the room, shouting:
"Where do you think you're running, thief! Take this blow from the court..."
The unfinished words got stuck in his throat, and his feet felt like they were rooted to the ground. He stood there in a daze, mouth agape, eyes wide in shock, "Your... Your... Your Highness..."
"Get out!"
A furious shout echoed, the imposing aura filling the room.
The Capital Governor shuddered all over, quickly covering his eyes with his hand, "Crown Prince, this official saw nothing!"
With that, he turned and ran out, herding the officials behind him like ducklings, "Quick, quick, everyone out, all of you out!"
In an instant, people scattered like a tide, leaving Nangong Jue in the hall, his face dark as he looked at the chaotic scene.
Clothes strewn on the floor, an unconscious woman, everything reminding him of what happened last night.
