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Chapter 1176 - Chapter 1176: Smiling Without a Word

The next day, Zhou Shuren entered the palace and noticed a box placed in front of the Emperor's desk. He couldn't help but give it a second glance and it caught the Emperor's attention.

The Emperor smiled, "Shuren, are you curious about what's inside?"

Zhou Shuren, "...No, not curious."

He truly wasn't curious, it was just a couple of extra glances. Usually, there were only zhezi on the desk, this was the first time something else was placed there.

At that moment, Eunuch Liu came in, "Prince Qi and Prince Chu request an audience."

The Emperor, "Hmm."

Zhou Shuren swiftly stood to the side, making space for Prince Qi and Prince Chu to enter. The two princes entering the palace together surely meant serious business.

Prince Qi immediately noticed the box upon standing up. It was familiar; just yesterday he had the waiter from the tavern describe it, his pupils dilated, "Father, who sent you this box?"

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