章 330: Bargain Bin

Monk Du knit his brows and sighed, "My Master does not like interfering with the lives of people. I made that decision on my own to take your mother along without consulting my Master. I thought that her case was different - is different, so I believed that I could persuade my master to see her..."

"... But when the Empress dowager did not show up at the appointed time, it appeared that she was not taking her situation as seriously as I thought. I was already taking a risk by taking her without permission and my Master is not someone to be taken lightly, he is not to be toyed with. So I decided to spare the trouble and return first to discuss your mother's case with him..." He finished politely, bowing again.

The Emperor raised an eyebrow, "And you didn't think to inform us of this conclusion before departing?"