Li Feng, Yue Lan, and Lan Suyao left the quiet courtyard and headed toward the inner harem.
The palace paths were quieter than usual after the tense morning court session, with many officials and servants still shaken by the sudden fall of Prime Minister Mu.
And as they walked along a shaded corridor lined with blooming flowers, a familiar round figure came rushing toward them from the opposite direction.
It was the chubby Eunuch Peng.
He was breathing heavily, his face flushed red as he wiped the sweat from his forehead with a silk handkerchief.
Despite looking exhausted but a bright, professional smile immediately appeared on his face the moment he saw Li Feng.
"Oh! Envoy Li! And the two esteemed envoys as well!"
Eunuch Peng stopped in front of them, bowing deeply while still panting slightly.
Li Feng smiled and cupped his fists in return.
"Eunuch Peng, you seem quite busy today."
