Imperial Capital, Royal Palace.
"Failed?"
The Crown Princess frowned as she received the report, her expression darkening.
"Yes. The family discovered that Li Qing successfully escorted the Seventh Princess and the others back to the Yun family in Yun Cang," the messenger reported cautiously.
"The family didn't send more people after them?"
Her tone turned colder, a storm brewing in her eyes.
"The Emperor uncovered the matter. With the family left without its patriarch to hold them steady, they've been secretly suppressed by the Emperor's hand. They dare not act recklessly anymore."
"Useless fools!"
The Crown Princess slammed her hand against the table, her fury barely contained.
"The Emperor is here!"
Before her rage could erupt further, a eunuch's shrill announcement echoed through the hall.
The Crown Princess's face changed immediately. She rose, composing herself, and hurriedly led her attendants to kneel at the door.
