Chen Mo frowned, deep in thought.
If the Empress truly is upset with him, she wouldn't need to leave the Imperial Palace to avoid him.
Moreover, judging by the wording, she won't be back for a while; it must be something sudden and urgent.
"Could it be that she's discovered my relationship with Daoist Venerable and rushed to Tianshu Pavilion?"
Just thinking of this made Chen Mo's back feel a bit cold.
However, the World Gate Key is still cooling down, and he can't contact Daoist Venerable—he'll have to wait seven days before doing anything.
"Mr. Chen, are you really going to the Southern Border?" Xu Qingyi asked at this time.
"Since it's a directive from above, I can't refuse. I'll likely depart in the next couple of days," Chen Mo replied.
Xu Qingyi hesitated before remaining silent, her head lowered, and she said nothing more.
