Qiao Mu tightly pressed her lips together. Despite her intense displeasure, she swiftly composed herself. "Prepare a carriage. I'm going to the capital hall."
"Crown Prince Consort, are you truly going to the capital hall?" Palace Lady Jing stepped forward, bowing respectfully, and attempted to dissuade her.
Qiao Mu nodded resolutely. "Yes."
Unable to persuade her otherwise, they arranged for a carriage under the shroud of night and accompanied Qiao Mu to the capital hall.
Upon hearing that the Crown Prince Consort had arrived, Stubborn Cao promptly greeted her alongside Governor Wu and ushered her into the inner hall, where tea was offered.
After a while, he brought in a solemn young man in his twenties. The man wore a plain brown robe with a high collar. He had prominent eyebrows, large eyes, and a faint smirk at the corner of his mouth.
