The National Preceptor spoke slowly, his gaze falling on Wood Shadow, which brought her imnse pressure.
"I have already sought out Prince Xuan, hoping he could co forward to clarify the matter, but...he seems to have disappeared, not in the Imperial City, nor in the rMolan Mansion."
Wood Shadow felt quite irritated at heart.
Originally, she thought of lowering her head, letting Chen Xuan co out to clarify, treating it as a misunderstanding, and compensating him later.
But the person disappeared.
His Chief Steward said they left the Imperial City a long ti ago, but when she sent people to Moran City afterward, they found he hadn’t returned.
Now, in this situation, the Ritual Departnt has submitted a docunt to Emperor Yu.
This is also why Emperor Yu is dissatisfied with the Shadow Guard.
With things reaching this point, Emperor Yu, who initially didn’t want to intervene, has no choice but to step in.
Otherwise, it would damage the Royal Family’s prestige.
The ordinary people in the Imperial City would also question Great Yu.
"Now it’s impossible to contain the news even if we wanted to."
The National Preceptor also felt a headache at this mont, as it was Liu Sheng who was fanning the flas behind all this.
"It seems I must make a trip."
He sighed softly in his heart.
In this situation, only by stepping forward himself, asking Liu Sheng to show so face for his old reputation, and paying so price, could this matter end here.
Then he slowly stood up, "Co with to the Ritual Departnt."
"Yes!"
Wood Shadow was slightly taken aback, but she nodded nonetheless.
Going to the Ritual Departnt is tantamount to the Shadow Guard conceding, which she is unwilling to do, but given the current situation... there’s no choice but to concede.
The Ritual Departnt did nothing wrong.
Emperor Yu has no choice but to handle this.
Only the reconciliation between the Shadow Guard and the Ritual Departnt can quell this incident, which is what Emperor Yu desires most.
Both sides are extrely important to Great Yu, being equally close to him, he cannot afford to be biased toward either side.
....
"We’ve arrived at the Ritual Departnt."
A voice ca from outside the carriage.
"Hmm!"
The National Preceptor responded with a slight hum, then slowly got off the carriage and looked up at the sign with the three words of the Ritual Departnt.
"It’s been a millennium since I’ve been here, hasn’t it?"
A faint smile appeared on his face.
If not for this trouble caused by Wood Shadow, he might never have co here in his lifeti.
At this mont, Wood Shadow also got down from another carriage and ca to his side.
"Go ahead!"
Upon hearing this, Wood Shadow stepped forward and looked at the guard at the door, "Inform Chief Eunuch Liu that the National Preceptor is here."
"What? The National Preceptor!"
The guard exclaid in surprise, his face suddenly changing.
Originally, he thought it was Wood Shadow wanting to see Chief Eunuch Liu, as for this old man, he thought he was one of the Shadow Guards.
Unexpectedly, it turned out to be the National Preceptor of Great Yu.
"Wait a mont, I will report imdiately!"
Within the Ritual Departnt, Liu Sheng, who was practicing calligraphy in the study, suddenly paused his brush.
"Hehe!"
He chuckled lightly, then continued writing again.
In that instant, he sensed a familiar aura and, after a slight feeling, knew the situation at the entrance of the Ritual Departnt.
He didn’t expect the National Preceptor to personally co to the Ritual Departnt.
However, he did not move, waiting for the guard to report to him.
Monts later, hurried and chaotic footsteps reached the study, "Reporting to the Chief Eunuch, the National Preceptor is here."
The tone was quite frantic.
Upon the guard’s entry into the study, Liu Sheng continued to write calmly.
"Good!"
He shouted loudly, finishing the final stroke, and only then did he put down the brush, his face full of smiles, with even the wrinkles deepening considerably.
"My handwriting is getting better and better."
"Hahaha..."
After a hearty laugh, seemingly noticing the guard, he then asked, "What did you say?"
"Uh—"
At this question, the guard was imdiately stunned, but he quickly recovered, "The National Preceptor is here!"
After speaking, he looked puzzled at Liu Sheng.
"What’s going on?"
"Did he really not hear his own words or...?"
A guard of the Ritual Departnt certainly isn’t a fool, and he had heard so rumors these days as well.
This ca from within the Ritual Departnt, not from the outside rumors.
Though he had so guesses in his mind, he dared not voice them.
He could only sigh inwardly.
The Chief Eunuch... is truly proud this ti.
"Oh?"
Liu Sheng looked quite surprised, "The National Preceptor actually ca to the Ritual Departnt, truly a rare guest, I must quickly go welco him."
Though his words were urgent, his movents showed no urgency at all.
He even carefully tidied his written characters before slowly walking out of the study.
At the entrance of the Ritual Departnt.
Wood Shadow’s brow furrowed, as quite so ti had passed; did it really take this long just to report?
"Hmph!"
Unable to hold it, she snorted coldly in public, her face instantly turning icy.
Just as she was about to speak harshly, Liu Sheng’s voice finally ca through.
"What wind is this today, bringing the National Preceptor here, such a rare visitor, my Ritual Departnt is indeed honored."
As his last word fell, Liu Sheng appeared in front of everyone.
The National Preceptor, with a faint smile, slowly walked over, "It’s been so many years, if I don’t co once, I might not have the chance."
"The National Preceptor jests."
Liu Sheng raised an eyebrow, feeling sothing off about these words.
"Please!"
"Hmm!"
The two walked side by side into the Ritual Departnt, and although Wood Shadow was discontent at heart, she still followed quickly.
Arriving in the grand hall.
Liu Sheng sat at the top, the National Preceptor on the left, while Wood Shadow...stood.
Maidens soon ca in with two cups of tea, putting them down before quickly leaving the hall.
"National Preceptor, please!"
Liu Sheng extended a hand, then himself picked up the teacup and took a heavy sip.
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