Bai Qingyan saw Xiao Rongyan furrowed his brows, reluctant to let go, so she pushed against his chest, saying, "Commandant Lu has returned, there must be an important matter!"
Only then did Xiao Rongyan, full of displeasure, release Bai Qingyan. He watched her tidying her clothes and heading towards the seat behind; he also went to his seat, lifting the hem of his robe and kneeling down.
Before long, Wei Zhong opened the palace doors, inviting Commandant Lu, Minister Shen Jingzhong, Minister Dong Qingping, and Xie Yuchang to enter. They all bowed to Bai Qingyan.
Bai Qingyan glanced at the properly bowing Xiao Rongyan and asked, "Imperial Master, you returned together with Minister Shen, Minister Dong, and General Xie. Is there indeed an important matter?"
