Three days later, outside the Star Luo Imperial Palace--
Prince Xue Xing wore the Purple Gold four-clawed Dragon Pattern brocade robe unique to the Tiandou Imperial Family. His hair and beard were completely white, yet he was still vigorous, with a pair of eyes as sharp as an eagle's. He stood outside the hall with several attendants.
As the representative of the Heaven Dou Empire, he had come this time precisely to demand an explanation for Dai Mubai's killing of a Heaven Dou prince.
Dai Weisi hurried forward to greet him, wearing a suitably gracious smile. His tone was courteous without losing the bearing of royalty.
"Prince Xue Xing, you have traveled a long way. The journey must have been exhausting."
"Imperial Father has ordered a modest banquet prepared in the side hall to welcome you and wash away the dust of your journey. This way, please."
Prince Xue Xing's gaze swept over Dai Weisi before he gave a slight nod, his tone neither cold nor warm.
"You are too kind, First Prince."
"Prince, you are too polite."
Dai Weisi stepped aside and made an inviting gesture, leading Prince Xue Xing toward the side hall.
Along both sides of the corridor, palace maids and eunuchs stood with their heads bowed, not daring to make a sound.
An invisible tension filled the air. One side was a representative who had come to demand justice, while the other was a host who had to respond with caution. This banquet was destined to be more than a simple reception.
Prince Xue Xing walked beneath the corridor, seemingly taking in the surrounding scenery at random, while secretly observing the layout and guards of the Star Luo Imperial Palace. He asked casually, "I wonder whether Star Luo His Majesty has reached a conclusion regarding my