The incident with the assassin in the palace.
It was said that the Empress Dowager and the Emperor were furious and ordered a thorough investigation.
The court and the royal household were walking on thin ice, fearing the flames of the royal family's wrath would engulf them.
Meanwhile, when Mo Liancheng returned to the Eighth Prince Manor with the "gravely injured" Qu Tan'er in his arms,
the entire Manor was like a pot of oil over fire, searing hot and bubbling.
Inside Snow Courtyard, maids were bustling in and out, moving in a seemingly orderly fashion despite the frequent traffic and showing no sign of chaos. Shortly after, only Jing Xin, Yu Hao, and the hastily summoned Doctor remained.
As soon as the Doctor entered, Yu Hao and Shi Xue stood guard at the front door with swords drawn.
Once the door was closed, no one was allowed in.
Tense and concerned, those outside could do nothing but wait in silence.
