MC - Chapter 168: White Lanterns

The imperial city was the most special and heavily guarded place in the Divine Capital. It was basically impossible to enter the palace unnoticed. It was because the Emperor's gaze was always upon the imperial city. Even if His Majesty might momentarily retract his gaze due to grief, it was nigh impossible that Chen Chao would be able to enter the palace to see the Empress one last time.

It was because after His Majesty the Emperor retracted his gaze, his gaze would definitely fall upon that palace.

Even for someone with Xie Nandu's identity, it would be difficult to enter the palace discreetly too.

However, Xie Nandu pondered for a moment and did not reject Chen Chao's request. She quickly nodded and said, "Alright."

She seemed so calm amidst the pouring rain.

She did not ask for Chen Chao's thoughts nor did she tell him how difficult this matter would be.

The two went to the Xie Family.

Xie Nandu entered through the side gate with an umbrella, while Chen Chao stood silently under the eaves outside.

White lanterns were also hung at the Xie residence. Looking inside from here, not only the two lanterns at the entrance became white, but even the lanterns further inside also turned white.

Chen Chao did not know what this meant, but he felt a deep sense of emotion when he looked at those white lanterns.

About fifteen minutes later, Xie Nandu came out, still holding the umbrella. Her expression appeared very ordinary. Shortly after, a horse carriage arrived from a distance and stopped at the street corner.

Xie Nandu walked towards the carriage, with Chen Chao following closely behind.

The steward was still the same familiar face, he was considered an acquaintance. He looked at Chen Chao and smiled as he said a little fawningly, "Commander Chen."

Chen Chao looked at him and politely nodded his head.

Then the two of them entered the carriage and quickly noticed two sets of clothing inside.

These were clothes from the palace's laundry department.

Even an entity as powerful as the Xie Family could not openl

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Martial Cultivator Chapter 168: White Lanterns

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