"Because those hawthorn cakes are not edible."
After Yu Wenquan asked the question, the entire Liangyi Hall fell into an unspeakable silence. Although the duration was brief, because everyone held their breath and focused intently, this moment of silence stretched infinitely, growing unsettlingly long.
Even Shang Ruyi's breathing and heartbeat tightened at this moment.
Just as she was about to speak, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind her, causing her already tense heart to jolt.
It wasn't just her; upon hearing this sentence, everyone's heart skipped a beat. Everyone in Liangyi Hall turned their heads, including Yu Wenquan, who lifted his head. They saw a graceful figure stepping in with somewhat flustered yet faintly determined strides. Beside her was Eunuch Yu, looking helpless, as if he wanted to stop her but couldn't bear to. He kept murmuring, "La—Lady Chu, you can't do this, the Emperor has not summoned you!"
The person who came was none other than Chu Ruoyan!
