Ou Lan sat like a dominant King, his emotions concealed, waiting for Xie Shichen's victorious return.
Luo Yiyun was still in a fit of rage.
Baili Qi indulged in dreams of great achievements.
In this seemingly calm but secretly turbulent atmosphere, Xie Shichen suddenly struck, catching Baili Qi red-handed.
When Baili Qi was apprehended by Xie Shichen and brought back to the Capital City, the Royal Family was thrown into chaos. No one expected that the well-dressed and well-fed Prince would smuggle gold for money, causing significant losses to the nation.
Moreover, the amount of gold he smuggled was enough to warrant a life sentence.
To what extent did he disregard the national interest, to what extent did he ignore the Royal Family's reputation, how foolish and senseless must he have been?
In no time, the Cabinet was shocked, and every member of the Royal Family wished they could drown him with their spit.
