A Royal Decree 17

Qi Qingyao contemplated it for a while. Now that Si Jin was not around, she could head to Capital City by herself. It would certainly be easier to escape during a critical moment if she was alone. However, she still had to take her three children with her. She could not put them in a dangerous situation.

She hesitated for a moment before saying, "She summoned me but, is it possible for me not to go?"

Lu Yan glanced at her and reminded her. "You received an imperial decree. If you don't go to the Capital to meet the empress… Do you believe you'll still be able to leave Northern Liang alive?"

Qi Qingyao's expression was sullen, but she said nothing.

Lu Yan helplessly said, "Remember, that's an imperial decree! Not just some random document."

Qi Qingyao, "..."