Upon entering the palace, Nalan Yan'er went to pay her respects to Emperor Yongye, where the Empress and a crowd of concubines, including Noble Princess Consort Xiao, were all present.
Emperor Yongye, forcefully mustering his spirits, asked about the wellbeing of the two Imperial Grandsons, then inquired about the Old Grand Preceptor's condition.
"Thank you, Father Emperor, for your concern. Grandfather's health remains as it always has been."
Nalan Yan'er's heart sank as she thought of the method proposed by Hua Wushang.
Just then, the Third Prince Dongfang Qi arrived in the palace for an audience. He had always been one to speak his mind, and after paying his respects, he looked up at Emperor Yongye.
"Father Emperor, what's going on with your hair?"
Once Dongfang Cheng mentioned this, everyone bravely turned their attention to Emperor Yongye's head.
