บท 44: Outdone by Xianwu

Xianwu found out Court Lady Donggo was the one who was in the Grand Empress Dowager's service. Sneaking into her dedicated room, he placed the letter at the top of the floor desk and placed the marble dice above it.

"I do think the oldie is the one who tried killing her eldest son. I hope my intuition works right," Xianwu murmured and left the room.

However, in the middle of his way, he encountered the Emperor and he immediately lowered his head.

Emperor Xiangwei was amused to see him in the palace when his eyes noticed the bruises on his face and came to a halt on his feet.

"Greetings to Your Majesty," Xianwu humbly said as the Emperor approached him.

Xiangwei lifted his hand and pulled Xianwu's chin up. "What's wrong with your face?" he asked. "My daughter doesn't like those who love to engage themselves in fights like this?" he remarked and let go of Xianwu's chin.

"So, His Majesty thinks that I can be a potential groom to the Crown Princess," Xianwu commented.