Chapter 780: Chapter 778

Glittering frosty stars, the north wind blowing gustily; the night was deeper in its tranquility embedded within the chilly whistle of the northern gale.

Shangguan Ruixi, who had surreptitiously returned to the palace gates after seeing off the Princess, wife of Prince An, began his vigil once more.

Even if he knew it's impossible to get in by simply standing guard, he would feel uneasy not doing so.

Waiting anxiously throughout the night, finally, the palace gates were due to open.

At this time, the ministers who would attend the morning court hadn't even arrived.

Regardless of it not being dawn yet, he went straight to Cining Palace to seek an audience,

The maid who guarded the Cining Palace overnight blocked his way: "Your Highness, the Empress Dowager hasn't woken up yet, please wait a moment!"

"What about the Crown Princess?"

"The Crown Princess is in the Buddhist hall."

"Lead the way!"