Ye Yubei brought Eunuch Wang and the guards to intercept her at the palace gates. Since Consort Li had sneaked out, she would surely return. He would wait here by the stump for his rabbit.
At some point, Shen Qingqing had arrived. She stood quietly a short distance behind him, as beautiful as a woman in a painting.
"Qingqing, you... why are you here too?"
Ye Yubei's gaze darted away, not daring to meet hers.
Why was Qingqing always beside him at such embarrassing moments?
"Your Majesty is wise and valiant. I only wish to follow in your footsteps."
Shen Qingqing's words sounded lofty and dignified, but in truth, she had simply come along to enjoy the drama. For some reason, seeing Ye Yubei wear a cuckold's green hat put her in a wonderful mood.
Ye Yubei coughed twice, unable to hide the smile on his face. Was he really that wonderful?
It seemed Qingqing still had a place for him in her heart. Otherwise, why would she follow him here?
Consort Li caught the last group returning to the palace. Dressed in eunuch's clothes, she hid among the crowd, her disguise so convincing that no one could tell at a glance.
But just as she was about to enter the palace gates, she happened to spot Ye Yubei. Her legs trembled with fright, and she nearly fell to her knees...
How... how could this be? Why was His Majesty here? Shouldn't he have retired for the night long ago?
With so many people here, His Majesty might not notice her.
Consort Li lowered her head even further, trembling all over with fear. If His Majesty caught her, would she implicate the entire Jiang family? She had gone out today to pass on important information. She absolutely could not be