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Chapter 424 - The actual truth.

There were no tears for Long Bo, not in the royal palace anyway. From servants to royals, everyone was dressed in black and faking the best frowns they could. But there were those who could not fake the frowns and they were laughing as they stood around the long glass table that was stocked full of snacks and foods. 

Princess Rize was one of them and her laughter rung clear through the hall. She was decked out in her favorite jewels. And to those that were part of the inner circle, it was clear that she was celebrating. 

There were others that were keeping their voices low, talking in hushed whispers. Some had taken their conversations to private rooms, like the Empress Mother and Chi Lian.

They had not known that Mei Mei was already inside the study when they settled down and started having their conversation. 

"You acted faster than I expected." Chi Lian started as she sat down. 

The Empress Mother sniffed the air. "You still smell like the ocean, sun and sushi."

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