Everyone in the Southern Song delegation had their own thoughts as they soon arrived at the Western Xia Imperial Palace.
With Yelü Nanxian leading the way, the palace guards naturally let them pass without hindrance. She brought them to a side hall and told them to wait there for a while; the Empress would summon them once she had finished handling her affairs.
After settling them in, Yelü Nanxian bade everyone farewell and departed. Throughout the entire process, there was not the slightest fault to be found in her conduct. Noble and elegant, she fully displayed the bearing of royalty.
Not only did Xue Pan and the Lu brothers keep swallowing, but even the Yellow-robed Woman sighed. "I never expected such an outstanding figure to exist in the barbaric lands of Western Xia."
Xue Baochai nodded in agreement. "She is in no way inferior to the well-bred ladies of our dynasty. I have only ever seen such grace in Miss Shen. What a pity that she..."
The Yellow-robed Woman's expression also turned solemn. "Has the case of the Shen family's extermination still not been solved?"
Xue Baochai shook her head. "No. The murderer acted with extraordinary cleanliness and efficiency. Moreover, I suspect that a powerful hand is preventing us from investigating the case. Every time we uncover a crucial lead, someone is silenced. So much time has passed, yet we have found nothing useful."
"Even your Imperial City Department cannot investigate it. I wonder who possesses such influence." The Yellow-robed Woman looked worried. "Miss Shen is truly unfortunate. She was once the noble Crown Princess, but now her fate is unknown..."
After hesitating for a moment, Xue Baochai said, "Miss Yang, I have heard that the royal family seems unwilling to let Miss Shen remain alive in this world." She