Although there are many people coming and going during the day, it really doesn't attract attention when a Honored Lady takes a Little Eunuch for a walk in the garden. Who would have thought she was heading to Zhaochen Palace! What's more, someone was waiting to meet her at the east gate that connects the Harem to Zhaochen Palace. Thus, Xia Ruqing arrived at Zhaochen Palace without anyone noticing a thing. Even Jiaofang Hall, which is closest to the east gate, didn't detect her presence!
Once inside Zhaochen Palace, she was safe.
Upon entering, Xia Ruqing happened to see the Emperor, who had just changed his clothes.
"Emperor, where are you going?" she asked, surprised.
Zhao Junyao glanced at her and said, "Put on the eunuch's clothes and follow me out of the palace!"
"What?"
