Today, Luliu Academy was bustling with activity.
Before the meal started, Lin E was taken out of the dining hall and locked up.
She caused a commotion inside, banging the wooden door loudly.
"Open the door! Open the door!"
"Feng Shi Er Niang, how can you treat me like this?"
"I came here to serve the General on the Empress Dowager's orders, not to be your servant."
"Open the door! I am the Great General's concubine, I want to see the General for justice, and the Empress Dowager for justice…"
In the courtyard, a group of servants and menials gathered for the spectacle, pointing and whispering amongst themselves.
Shao Xueqing, Huan Jiao, and the other concubines were also placed in this courtyard, and they watched with wide eyes as Lin E was locked away by two strong men, a cold fear creeping up their spines.
Alou, assuming the role of head steward, cleared his throat loudly and declared:
