Qi Yu quietly entered. The brilliance spilling from Chenyuan Hall was utterly different from the other days, the whole place was vibrant, and the sunlight regained its warmth, dancing between the swaying leaves and shadows.
Qi Yu's steps did not slow as he passed through the crowd of eunuchs and palace maids cleaning the yard. Before he even reached the main hall of Chenyuan Hall, he heard a woman's voice.
The laughter of Nian Xia came through.
"Qi Yu, you're back?"
Qi Yu nodded. Due to his pressing errand, he swiftly passed through Nian Xia and Xue Liu in the corridor, heading directly to the main hall.
Eunuch Du awaited at the entrance. His keen eyes spotted the incoming Qi Yu, stepped aside, and Qi Yu went straight in.
