The song came to an end.
The banquet gradually drew to a close amid a strange atmosphere.
The emperor slowly rose to his feet and straightened his sleeves.
His gaze swept over Li Jingran below, a flicker of mockery passing through his eyes.
"If there's nothing else, then let's bring this banquet to an end."
The banquet had clearly been hosted by King Jing.
Now, with a single word from the emperor, it was being brought to an abrupt close...
The implication was obvious.
Li Jingran gritted his teeth, but didn't dare show his anger. He could only force himself to say, "Since Imperial Brother is tired, then I shall see you off..."
The emperor raised a hand, cutting him off.
He turned around, his gaze falling on the pale-purple figure beside him.
The coldness in his eyes melted away in an instant, replaced by a warmth no one else could understand.
"Inspector Jiang."
Jiang Yuechu gave a slight nod.
"This subject is here."
"Come with me to the palace. There are some things I'd like to discuss with you in private."
At those words,
the banquet hall, already dead silent, grew so quiet that not even breathing could be heard.
Everyone's expressions changed in an instant.
To the palace?
Now?
It was already a quarter past ten at night.
In the dead of night, a man and a woman alone together.
Even if one was the Son of Heaven and the other a court official,
the implications...
made it impossible not to let one's mind wander to something intimate.
Several people exchanged furtive glances.
They clicked their tongues inwardly.
Though Inspector Jiang was ruthless in her dealings, her beauty was truly rare in this world.
Even His Majesty, who usually kept his distance from women, had fallen for her.