Ji Zhili saw her deep in thought, so he didn't say anything else. He turned around, no longer facing her.
Xu Yuesheng was about to speak again, but Zhexiu hurriedly walked in.
She first glanced at Ji Haili before turning to speak softly to Xu Yingsheng. "Empress, the manor has sent a message for you to release Ji gongzi as soon as possible."
An impatient expression appeared on Xu Yingsheng's face. "What are you arguing about? Tell them to wait a little longer."
"The lord gave the order personally. He said that if he didn't release them, he wouldn't send the gold into the palace."
Upon hearing the threatening news, Xu Yingsheng clenched his fists tightly.
He had planned for them not to find out so soon, so that he could hold onto Ji Zhili for a period of time. He hadn't thought that the news would leak out so quickly.