As she spoke, the entire room fell silent.
Normally, when she and Yu Wenye interacted, such silence wasn't uncommon, but with Pei Xingyuan present—this person, who naturally brought a lively atmosphere—even if he didn't speak, just sitting there, he exuded a sense of earthly closeness and liveliness.
But now, even he, had fallen silent.
The face that usually wore a jesting expression now slowly adopted an unusual solemn look, which made Shang Ruyi, who was so accustomed to his playful demeanor, find it somewhat unfamiliar.
Pei Xingyuan turned to Yu Wenye and slowly said, "I heard that yesterday outside the Taiji Palace, the Grand Chancellor gave orders to both you brothers."
"..."
"The East City is his, the West City is yours."
"..."
"Whichever market under whose governance first eradicates the plague, he will grant them—great rewards."
