The Imperial Palace shrouded in moonlight.
Ye Qichi had originally planned to find little Wu and then wait in the carriage for Xiao Jinxing.
But wisdom told her that in a place like the Imperial Palace, one must not roam about carelessly, as it could easily bring about lethal disasters.
Being favored by the Emperor tonight, it was possible that some already bore grudges against her.
She decided to wait for Xiao Jinxing right there.
She figured that upon returning from the Empress Dowager and not finding her in the carriage, Xiao Jinxing's first thought would likely be to come here to look for her.
Thus, Ye Qichi patiently waited.
Though it was early summer, the temperature difference between day and night still made her shiver from the cold.
How long is Xiao Jinxing going to take?!
The Empress Dowager is no longer young; shouldn't she prefer to sleep early for beauty rest instead of making a fuss over something?
Ye Qichi stamped her feet from the cold.
Suddenly.
