"Sigh..."
Chen Shan Yi sighed, told the Lame Old Daoist a few things, then added, "That person wishes to see you now. Daoist, please come with me to pay your respects."
The Lame Old Daoist smiled. "Well, this old Daoist has important business today. Perhaps I should not go?"
"Daoist!"
Chen Shan Yi frowned and fixed her gaze on him.
"Could it be... that you really did deceive Yuanji and me just to amuse yourself?"
"Guards—"
Chen Shan Yi was no longer the timid maid she had once been in the Duke of Tang Mansion. After leaving Li Mansion, she had used the money Li Yuan had given her to acquire considerable property, and had become a wealthy lady in her own right.
What was more, during this time she had also been in charge of all the rules and regulations within the palace!
Seeing Chen Shan Yi's displeased expression, the Lame Old Daoist let out a long sigh.
"Madam, why must you do this?"
"Sigh..."
"Very well, very well. This old Daoist will accompany you to see that person today."
The Lame Old Daoist sighed. Seeing that he had agreed, Chen Shan Yi nodded slightly. "Good."
In the Grand Hall, Verdant Green Maiden waited for Chen Shan Yi and the Lame Old Daoist to arrive. A moment later, she saw the two of them walking in from outside. When she looked at the Lame Old Daoist, she could not help frowning.
Why did this man look so familiar? She seemed to have seen him somewhere before.
Verdant Green Maiden stared straight at him.
The Lame Old Daoist entered. When he saw Li Yuanji lying unconscious on the floor, his expression turned slightly unpleasant.
"Whatever else he may be, he was a ruler. Goddess, you should at least show him