Chapter 200: Emperor Xiyan

"Chen'er, enough," Bai Qingyue's voice cut through his rant. It was not loud, but it possessed a freezing authority that instantly made Bai Chen snap his mouth shut.

Bai Qingyue reached out, her pale hand gently gripping her cousin's forearm to pull him down from the railing. Outwardly, she was the picture of serene, untouchable grace. But internally, she was a raging tempest. She was entirely enraged by the sheer hypocrisy of the Chu Province. They dare stand in the light and preach about shamelessness? Her eyes locked onto the Chu Provincial Lord, promising a silent, icy retribution.

Down on the floor, the subject of the massive firestorm finally decided to speak.

Lin Yuan did not bow to the Chu Provincial Lord. He did not bow to Elder Xuanji. He did not grovel, nor did he raise his voice to shout over the murmuring crowds.