Yu Jiuqing's sudden appearance instantly changed the atmosphere in the main hall.
Sima Xiao glanced at Shen Qing, whom Yu Jiuqing was shielding protectively behind him. He smiled graciously and said, "Prime Minister Yu, you speak too gravely. Lady Yu Xiang saved my daughter last night. It is only right that I come to thank her in person."
Sima Yu seemed frightened by the chilling aura emanating from Yu Jiuqing and instinctively hid behind her father.
Sima Xiao noticed. He turned slightly to pat Sima Yu's head and said gently, "Ah Yu, why don't you go for a walk outside? Father needs to speak with Prime Minister Yu and Lady Yu Xiang."
Sima Yu glanced hesitantly at Yu Jiuqing, then nodded and walked out.
Yu Jiuqing shot a glance at Sima Yu's retreating figure, his voice cold and heavy. "You may be here to offer thanks, but surely you're aware of what happened last night, Prince Gong? Do you truly not mind that your Imperial Brother died at my hands?"
