C54 A Pleasant Surprise

In the outer hall, a squad of guards marched past. Lo Qiuli huddled in the shadows, listening to the sharp voice of a eunuch. Instinctively, she pressed closer to the wall, then heard a flurry of chaotic footsteps. Judging by the sound, it seemed to be Pingle.

"Greetings, Father. What brings you to my chambers at this late hour?" Pingle's voice held a slight tremor