Alas!
Having not received approval, Yun Wanye sighed in resignation, abandoning the thought of ending Su Jian.
The next day at noon.
After the court session, the officials left the court in groups.
After bidding farewell to their colleagues, the brothers Yun Zheng and Yun Zhan rode home with their attendants.
On the bluish stone ground outside the vermilion gates, a lone rosewood carved carriage stood. After dismounting, the brothers' eyes fell on that carriage.
In the next instant, the curtain of the carriage was lifted, and a figure in ash-gray emerged. An attendant immediately opened an umbrella to shield his head.
"Duke Ning, may we have a private conversation?"
"I am busy. This Duke is returning home to accompany my wife."
With a cool demeanor, Yun Zheng squinted and spoke indifferently, handing the reins of the red horse to an attendant, preparing to leave briskly.
Swish!
Several robust guards immediately stepped forward, blocking his path.
