Before the two could ponder further, Xiao Fan and his companions had already entered the Imperial Palace at Sikou Qingtian's invitation.
The last time Xiao Fan and Yun Yun had come, it had been to see Sikou Ning. They had followed the Imperial Guard the entire way and had not seen much of the scenery.
This time was different. Sikou Qingtian had arranged a banquet in the Imperial Garden reserved for the Imperial Family and invited Xiao Fan and the others to take their seats.
Although Xiao Fan had lived in this world for several years, he was still curious about imperial life and did not refuse Sikou Qingtian's invitation.
Still, the sight of the Imperial Garden stirred something within him.
Xiao Fan could not help recalling his previous life. No wonder so many emperors throughout history had enjoyed strolling through their imperial gardens.
At least here, in the Chu Yun Empire's Imperial Garden, the sight of countless flowers clustered together, vying to bloom, truly soothed his heart and lifted his spirits.
Turning to look at Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun beside him, Xiao Fan felt a swell of pleasure.
As for the food in the Imperial Palace, Xiao Fan paid little attention to it. Sure enough, halfway through the meal, Sikou Qingtian cupped his hands toward him, then quietly left the garden.
Xiao Fan was not surprised. After eating a little more, he followed Sikou Qingtian.
Sikou Thirteen, Sikou Ning, and the others naturally noticed as well, but without orders from Sikou Qingtian, they did not dare approach rashly. Xiao Yi Xian and Yun Yun paid it no mind either.
They knew Xiao Fan must have something to discuss with the Sikou Imperial Family, and neither felt the need to meddle in everything. All they cared about was