Although it was deliberately said for the Yan Country's king to hear, everything in the matter is true. The false king indeed issued the decree to reinstate the Crown Prince and indeed sealed off the National Master Hall to investigate the affairs there and the injuries of Shangguan Yun.
However, because the character could not collapse too dramatically – what was done to the Crown Prince before cannot be exceeded now.
Shangguan Yun is temporarily not in any danger, only restricted in her personal freedom.
But the Imperial Palace is being guarded so tightly; they can't assassinate the false king, nor can they lead any army to clear the palace. These are all facts.
Gu Chengfeng poured himself a cup of tea, gulped down several large mouthfuls, and said, "What do we do next? The Crown Prince has been reinstated, and this false king will surely cause more trouble."
"Wait and see," said Aunt, cracking sunflower seeds.
Gu Chengfeng was flabbergasted: "Still... wait?"
