C69 Enter the Palace

Following Jiang Yueyao, the pair navigated through a labyrinth of alleys, the bustle of the city fading into silence with each turn.

Jiang Fann's brow furrowed. "The Ninth Prince isn't at the Imperial Palace?"

Jiang Yueyao nodded affirmatively. "The Ninth Prince only enters the palace when summoned by the emperor. He prefers to stay out of the fray for now."

Jiang Fann paused