Give Me Some Face

The ghost messenger's face became awkward.

Nanli gave him a way out: "Thank you, Ghost Messenger, for giving me this face."

Everyone else in the room, not knowing the truth, assumed the ghost messenger was indeed showing mercy.

The ghost messenger coughed and said, "No... no need to be polite! In half a month, you must personally escort him to the Underworld. I don't want to make another trip."

With that, he waved his sleeve and disappeared.

Nanli breathed a sigh of relief and turned to Xie Beihan, "In half a month, I'll take your father to the Underworld myself. For now, have trustworthy people guard the courtyard to prevent any leaks."

Xie Beihan, grief-stricken and unable to speak, could only nod.

To avoid arousing suspicion, the Empress and Ye Chengyan had to return to the palace, and Ye Siheng and Nanli returned to Prince Yufu.

On the way, Nanli asked about the Prince of Rongyang.