The emperor laughed angrily, saying: "Since that's the case, Gu Zhong, you go personally and invite him."
When summoned by the emperor, it doesn't matter if you are at home or not, you must respond and enter the palace, your Yang Family is not hermits.
Gu Zhong assented and bowed before retreating.
At this point, the case had already half-concluded, but the emperor's mood wasn't great, and neither were those sitting in court.
These past two days they had vaguely realized that the palace had taken quite a few people, including some nurtured by families of those who sat below.
Even after the matter was discussed, the emperor waved his hand, and some escort retreated angrily from court.
Manbao was bewildered as she rose with others, stepped out, knelt down to see the emperor off.
Only when the officials in front and beside her rose did she get up, reaching out to adjust her cap, simultaneously rubbing her eyes to clear away the crust, then cautiously approached Yang Heshu.
