A chill seeped through the air, causing everyone present to shiver involuntarily.
Xi Xizhi clenched her teeth and mustered the courage to argue, "It's not what I think, it's the truth."
Those words completely chilled An Honghan's face, and there was no trace of emotion left in his eyes. He slammed down hard on the table, creating a deafening boom that shook everyone present.
"Get out."
Those words felt like a needle piercing Xi Xizhi's heart. She clenched her teeth, her lips turning bloodless. She stood up and started to walk out...
Seeing her pitiful state, An Honghan reined in his emotions and reached out to pull her into his arms.
"I'm not asking you to leave, all palace maids and eunuchs, get out."
Fearing the Emperor's wrath, everyone obeyed and quickly fled. Lin En was the last to leave, closing the door behind them as he stepped out of the hall.