Chapter 99 The Shadow Under the Moonlight

On the 7th day of the 7th lunar month, Imperial Concubine Duan went to Weiyang Palace with roasted geese, fruit and candles. She obviously went here for condolence. Sima Xiu looked at her icily. He became more distressed at the thought of his old sister's tragic death, his heartbroken mother who couldn't stop crying for her dead daughter, and his poor nephew who had to hide and live as another person.

Sima Han was still making noises, which embarrassed Imperial Concubine Duan. She forgot to behave gracefully for the first time by revealing her panic in eyes and twisting her mouth. She said, "Fourth Prince must be so tired today and he's talking nonsense. Yuenan and Yuebei, you two take him to have a rest."

As bodyguards of Imperial Concubine Duan, Yuenan and Yuebei were good at martial arts. Despite feeling hesitant about her order, they still strode towards Sima Han and each one held one of his arms. Before putting forth their strength, they heard a voice