"Your Majesty," the Prince said to him, "the Emperor knows you visited the Empress Dowager today and suspects your motives are impure. He wishes to see you."
In the corner of the corridor outside the hall, a master and servant stood in the shadows.
Ye Jiuxiao said indifferently, "What ulterior motives could I have in visiting my mother? His suspicions are deep-set; he assumes everyone is like him, always acting with personal gain in mind."
Ling dared not say any more.
Ye Jiuxiao said, "Let's go. Since he wishes to see me, I shall oblige."
Before leaving, Ye Jiuxiao looked towards the brightly lit great hall, deep in thought.
With that girl's intelligence, she should be able to smooth things over behind the scenes and prevent any more slander from landing on me.
...
Inside the hall.
Bai Wuheng set down his teacup, his palms slightly clenched.
"How is the examination going, Divine Doctor Bai?" Chu Nanli asked indifferently.
