Thinking this, Shadow deliberately slowed down.

Mu Zhi and Xi Que, both inside the carriage, clearly sensed it.

The magpie was secretly pleased with itself. "Hmph, at least it has some sense."

Mu Zhi lowered her head, her eyes vacant, lost in thought.

Soon, they arrived at the palace.

The guards at the gate spotted the carriage with its distinctive markings from afar and promptly let it pass.

After the carriage left, the two looked at its departing figure with some surprise.

"Who is this important person in the carriage that would warrant Shadow Venerable personally driving it?"

"Normally, only His Highness can get Shadow Lord to drive the carriage, but His Highness is still ill, so who could be in the carriage?"

"I heard the carriage went to the Grand Tutor's residence. Could it be the Grand Tutor himself?"

"The Grand Tutor has been busy with state affairs these past few years, it's possible..."

The two were whispering to each other when suddenly a cold shout came from behind them:

"What are you babbling about? What kind of behavior is this?"

The two were startled and immediately knelt down to beg for forgiveness, "Greetings, Elder Zhou, please forgive us."

The two felt a chill run down their spines. Why was Elder Zhou loitering around the palace gates?

Old Zhou didn't have time to scold them. After saying that, he didn't even glance at them, coldly staring at the disappearing carriage.

He was well-informed and had long ago received news that Shadow was going to fetch the eldest daughter of the Mu family to the palace.

He rushed as fast as he could, but he was still a step too late.

Over the years, I have been busy searching for medicine for His Highness and have not paid much attention to the affairs of the dynasty.

He believed that as long as His Highness recovered, he would be the greatest contributor.

Even the Grand Tutor, who had served as regent for many years, had to be subordinate to him.

But now, His Highness seems to care little about his illness, and even sends Shadow to find the medicine man and protect him.

Is it possible that all our efforts will be in vain?