The guards received their orders and quickly broke down the door.
Leading the crowd, the Empress filled the room with an oppressive presence.
This was the main sleeping chambers of the Tongque Palace, consisting of an inner and outer room, separated by a large carved-screen.
In the past, the favored consort Qiao had resided here.
Though the palace had long been uninhabited, regular cleaning and bedding changes were maintained, ready for unforeseen needs. Apart from the slight coldness, it was indeed a suitable place for a secret rendezvous.
The guards had already lit the lamps.
Su Luo came into view of everyone.
She was wearing an ill-fitting garment, clearly too large for her, with her hair all wet. Standing embarrassedly, she didn't know where to put her hands!
Bai Zi exclaimed in surprise and hurriedly approached Su Luo: "Sister Su, are you alright?"
Su Luo disdainfully avoided her.
