C720 Hope

"That's not necessary." Xuanmo leaned back lazily in his chair, shifting the conversation. "You've worked hard these past few days. Let's close the city gates starting today."

"Why?" The Sicheng Prefecture was puzzled. "The Royal Consort hasn't entered the city yet. What will she do if we close the gates now?"

Xuanmo frowned but didn't answer directly. Instead, he said