Chapter 717: Cannot Be Rash

"Indeed." The scout dared not lift his head at this point, keeping his gaze lowered, fearing to meet the piercing glare of Ji Xinhe.

Xinhe's frame wavered, her complexion paled slightly, thinking about her father who was already en route to the capital city, now in the hands of people from the imperial court. The events that would likely follow required little imagination. Her father was already old and the onslaught of such misfortune at this juncture would be especially devastating for the elderly lady.

Xinhe barely dared to imagine: "Where is His Highness?"

The scout replied, "We've already sent word to His Highness. He should have received the news by now....."

Even before he finished speaking, they heard the greetings from outside: "His Highness is back."

Almost instantly, Marquis Mu Houchu strode in, his usually composed demeanor now resignedly chilly.

"My dad, he...." Ji Xinhe hurriedly began.