Gao Qian had just stepped into the courtyard with his right foot when he heard the sound of laughter and conversation from within the hall. It wasn't loud, but it was genuine.
He had heard too many fake laughs.
So, he could clearly tell the difference between what was real and what was fake.
Gao Qian instinctively looked up at the plaque above the entrance, almost thinking he had come to the wrong place.
Seeing the words "Hanguang Hall" and confirming his location, his curiosity was intensely piqued.
He tugged his lips slightly. 'Is she really happy here?'
The eunuch guarding the entrance saw him arrive and turned to go inside, intending to inform those within to come out and greet the Emperor.
"Halt."
At Gao Qian's low command, the eunuch immediately froze in place, obediently lowering his head and stepping aside. Behind him, the palace maids all stopped as well.
He walked forward alone. As he was about to cross the threshold, he lifted his foot, then drew it back again.
