Mouqiu Dian stepped down from the carriage and looked at Zhang Hua beside him.
He hesitated before following Zhang Hua toward the gates of the Imperial Palace.
After leaving Sima Shi's Residence, Mouqiu Dian had returned to his family's former residence, and soon people had come calling.
From the Ministers, Mouqiu Dian finally confirmed that Zhong Hui had not deceived him. The Sima Family really was in serious trouble.
Out of caution, Mouqiu Dian had not rushed to conspire with these ministers, but waited patiently. Sure enough, before long, the envoy sent by the emperor arrived.
That was the Yellow Gate Gentleman Zhang Hua standing before him.
The man presented himself well and had made a very good impression on Mouqiu Dian.
But he had yet to meet the emperor, after all, and Mouqiu Dian was unwilling to talk too much with him. Who knew who had placed this man at the emperor's side?
Mouqiu Dian remained aloof throughout, surveying the situation within the Imperial Palace as he walked beside Zhang Hua.
The Imperial Palace was not peaceful. There were quite a few armored guards on patrol.
When the two reached the hall, Gao Dan looked somewhat surprised. "Lord Mouqiu?"
He clearly knew Mouqiu Dian, who was even more surprised.
"Why are you here, Lord Gao?"
"I was ordered to come and protect His Majesty."
"What brings you here?"
"His Majesty summoned me."
Gao Dan froze for a moment, then hurriedly stepped aside. "Then please go in first. Do not delay."
Mouqiu Dian nodded and followed Zhang Hua into Taiji Hall.
Mouqiu Dian had never met the emperor.
He had looked forward to this day for a very, very long time.
At last, inside the hall, he saw His Majesty the Emperor, whom he had longed to meet day and