Li Ang walked all the way back to Chang'an, first stopping by Song Shaoyuan's home on the pretext of a visit to check the situation.
Song Shaoyuan was currently busy with this summer's Academic Palace entrance examinations. He, You Douzhi, and the maids in his household showed no signs of being controlled, nor was there any trace of an alien presence nearby.
After exchanging a few words, Li Ang returned to his Golden City Mansion. Chai Cuiqiao, who had spent the day with Li Leqing in the Great Ming Palace's inner garden, had just returned. After they had dinner, Li Ang sat alone in his study, lost in thought.
Ya Jiu... Zhao Ming...
It was certain that Ya Jiu's words contained deception—or at least concealment.
