Chapter 344: Thoughtful Interlude

"He is to wait quietly for my summons... No one is to come here on his behalf again," The Emperor coldly said, without even sparing a glance for the Imperial guard who Prince Yi - who was now in prison had again sent with a plea for an audience with the Emperor. The Imperial guard promptly bowed in understanding and quickly exited the room.

As the guard left, an eunuch came in to drop off a few reports and the Emperor turned to him and asked, "Where is Eunuch Li?" He had barely been seeing that old man these days. On a busy and important day like this, he should naturally be here at his side.

The Eunuch bowed and informed, "He's overseeing the monk's visit with the Empress dowager ..."