In the backyard, the sound of pounding medicine echoed loudly.
A young maid ran over, glanced at the bamboo house in the distance, curious about what the Eldest Young Madam was concocting but didn't dare to approach.
Xie Jingchen was reading inside. After soaking for too long, his skin chafed against his clothes, causing some pain.
The young maid walked up the steps and called out, "Eldest Young Master, the Emperor has sent a eunuch to deliver a decree. You and the Eldest Young Madam must go too."
Xie Jingchen put down the book he was holding and raised his hand to rub his temples.
Having Princess Shouning carried back to the palace, losing all face, how could the Emperor possibly let it go?
"Go call for the Eldest Young Madam," he said.
The Hidden Guard went to the bamboo house to relay the message.
Su Jin, holding a bag of medicine, blinked and said, "Can I not go?"
