"Greetings, Crown Prince." Mr. Li came hurrying over with several junior eunuchs in tow.
"What is it?" Sang Qi's brows furrowed.
"The Emperor sent this servant to find Miss Xiang and the Eighth Prince."
Sang Qi grew even more displeased. 'Why would Father summon them?'
"Eighth Prince, Miss Xiang, please come with this servant quickly," Mr. Li said, bowing.
Sang Zhi started to walk forward with Ye Qianning.
"You're not to go." Sang Qi blocked their path.
"Crown Prince, a summons from the Emperor cannot be delayed." Mr. Li could tell at a glance that something was wrong.
"When I say you're not to go, you're not to go."
"Fine, then we won't go," Ye Qianning said, her tone airy and sarcastic. "Mr. Li, go tell the Emperor that the Crown Prince is blocking our way. If His Majesty has questions, he can come ask them himself."
"This…" Mr. Li didn't have the nerve for that.
