The Crown Prince and his black snake almost ran out as soon as he left his own courtyard. He even forgets to keep his poise as royalty and runs away as if something is chasing after him. Thankfully, Jin Baihua, who was hiding behind one of his servants, refrained from pursuing him. If even that man instructed him to be escorted out, he had no idea what he would say.
Upon reaching the Main Palace, the crown prince immediately looked for his Imperial Father. As they were just wrapping up their morning court, he discovered the Emperor and the Prime Minister in the throne room. He even greeted multiple officials on his way in.
When he found his father, he forgot all his manners and grabbed his sleeves.
"Your Majesty! A Devil... A Devil's Vessel... Jin Huayu is in the palace," declared the Crown Prince.
The Emperor and his Prime Minister exclaimed, "WHAT!?"