章 1670: The Golden Rolls 2

She did not bow and greet the King, instead staring straight through the enormous palace. She wanted to look into the King's eyes.

No secrets could be hidden inside someone's eyes. That was their real, inner world.

The King's eyes looked blurry, which reflected endless greed. That was something that never changed.

Gu Chaoyan let out a sigh of protest.

De Fu's voice rose again. "Elder Miss and the Elder from Piaomiao Pavilion and the Head and Man from the Cangyan Door are here."

When he said that, it became very noisy in the palace. Apparently, none of the ministers and officers had expected those people to come. They were here for no reason which made them feel very unprepared. They started to panic and whisper among themselves.

The King felt annoyed. He gave a displeased cough, quieting down everyone in the hall. They all looked among themselves, fearing that they would irritate someone.

Gu Chaoyan sighed.