The edict from the palace came in the late afternoon. The little eunuch who delivered it first went to see Mo Huawen and then brought Mo Xuetong to the palace.

It was rather awkward for Mo Xuetong because she had injured her leg. Fortunately, it was not obvious with the help of Mo Lan even though she was a little slow.

A horse carriage was already waiting outside. Mo Xuetong boarded the horse carriage and went to the palace with Mo Lan.

They entered ...