Yaohua Palace.
The faint scent of sandalwood drifted through the air. The fragrance, usually calming and soothing, did nothing to settle the turmoil in their hearts today.
Xiao Chengxuan had come to the palace to probe for information, but upon learning that the Eldest Princess had also arrived this morning, he realized his actions were rather inappropriate.
If Shen Yanchuan was truly acting on orders, then everything that had happened today was perfectly justifiable.
At a time like this, whoever showed their impatience first would reveal their guilt.
Consort Ru couldn't help but ask in a low voice, "Cheng Xuan, tell me… what madness has possessed Han Yao? Why must he see Han Tong at a time like this?"
Xiao Chengxuan frowned and shook his head. "I do not know either. Perhaps because Han Tong was to be beheaded today, he was desperate to save his father and resorted to this reckless plan."
