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Hearing their voices more clearly, Eunuch Guo's expression shifted in shock. It really is them… they sound like Zhao Jieyu's maidservants.
He recognized their voices instantly, back in the palace, the Emperor often visited Zhao Jieyu's quarters, and Eunuch Guo had spoken with these two more than once. But how could they have ended up in such a state? He thought.
He quickly called two palace attendants to help the maids. "Take them inside and have them cleaned up. They cannot face His Majesty like this." His tone was sharp, but his eyes betrayed the urgency clawing at his chest.
Once Lanxin and Cuiyu were escorted away, Eunuch Guo's face darkened. His steps grew heavier as he approached the Emperor's chambers. At the door, he found Eunuch Zhao standing stiffly outside, his face slick with sweat.
