Jiu You had left, and the men from the Imperial Guard Camp still stood guard outside the side room, tall and valiant, dutiful and diligent, preventing even the Imperial Guards or Imperial Cavalry Division from entering a single step.
The standoff between the two forces sparked countless speculations.
In the brief time awaiting Jiu You's message, Feng Yun's mind had raced, flitting through countless thoughts. She had braced for every conceivable outcome, whether good or bad, but surprisingly, the people who returned with Jiu You included not only Doctor Yao but also Puyang Li, with the conspicuous absence of Pei Jue.
"Madam," Daman called her in a low voice, "the Imperial Physician has arrived."
Feng Yun was momentarily dazed, "And the General?"
