At midnight, the bright moon hung high in the sky.
Prince Chen had finally returned from the palace.
"Just after I got back, I heard from the servants that Brother Lin had come."
Prince Chen strode into the reception hall in a flurry, and Lin Bai rose to salute him.
Prince Chen smiled faintly and gestured for Lin Bai to dispense with the formalities before saying, "Today, Father summoned me to the palace. He said that his birthday is approaching and that there are many trivial matters in the imperial capital, so I must be more careful. He also told me that it would be best if I didn't enter closed-door cultivation for the time being."
Lin Bai frowned slightly. "The Chu Emperor told you not to enter closed-door cultivation recently?"
"That's right. His birthday is approaching, and envoys from all sides have already arrived in the imperial capital. According to the rules of the Chu Kingdom, I have to come forward and receive them. There are already more than enough trivial matters to deal with. How could I have the mind to enter closed-door cultivation?"
"By the way, Brother Lin, did you come looking for me because you have something to discuss?"
"Did the matter I asked you to investigate produce any results?"
Prince Chen asked anxiously.
Lin Bai shook his head slightly. "There aren't any clues for now."
Prince Chen nodded. "Brother Lin, there's no need to be anxious. As long as this Posthumous Child is still in the imperial capital, the Third Prince will reveal his true colors sooner or later."
"Then why did Brother Lin come looking for me today? Are you in the mood for a drink?"
Prince Chen asked with a beaming smile.
Lin Bai shook his head. "Your Highness, do you know about