"Third Prince, you have quite the authority. I wonder if the Emperor knows that so many people have to die for his birthday banquet?"
A cold chuckle sounded from behind.
Long Qingchen's face changed as he turned to see Xin Lin standing not far behind with a sarcastic expression.
"Xin Lin! How are you here? You have quite the nerve, who permitted you to enter the palace?"
Long Qingchen was already agitated, and seeing Xin Lin only made him more furious.
Today's banquet was a grand affair, attended by important guests from different countries, high-ranking officials of third-rank and above, and even within the Imperial Family, only the favored princes of concubines could attend.
Xin Lin was merely the daughter of a former Imperial Physician, naturally unqualified to attend.
Her unauthorized entry into the Imperial Palace was a serious crime!
"I came by the Empress Dowager's order to make pastries."
Saying this, Xin Lin showed the Empress Dowager's Token.
