Western Emperor Palace.
Phoenix Palace.
Empress's sleeping quarters.
"Senior sister, after Ming Chou and Lan Yin left the Celestial Tao Fighting Arena, they disappeared for a while. Later, Ming Chou returned to Wind Snow Pavilion, and Lan Yin returned to Chang'an Palace."
"Our people found that the Emperor has also sent people to keep an eye on Ming Chou, Lan Yin, and... Ruo Mei."
The palace maid was reporting to Lin Yuan about the surveillance on Ming Chou and Lan Yin.
Lin Yuan leaned against the phoenix chair, her phoenix-like eyes slightly narrowed, her demeanor lazy, and she nodded slightly upon hearing:
"Keep watching, don't mind the Emperor's men. If he likes, he can take another ten consorts—no harm done, as he will be replaced after the Immortal Ascension Ceremony."
The palace maid paused and continued: "Zhou Qing has already returned to his home and hasn't been out, senior sister. He seems to be... waiting for someone."
