Chapter 89: First Meeting, Si Wuxie_2

Now, as he neared the palace, Xiulote felt an unease in his heart, it throbbed palpably, and even his palms began to sweat slightly. The deep autumn sunset bathed him, making him feel inexplicably warm all over.

It seemed like only a moment, yet also an eternity had passed. Before the sun had set, Royal Banner arrived at the palace gates. Under Stanley's command, the family's samurais skillfully dispersed and took up their positions. The pale blue wooden door gently opened, and Aweit couldn't contain his excitement, striding forward briskly as if carried by the wind. Servants had been sent ahead to convey the news.

Xiulote was in a fluster as he changed his clothes. From a distance, he followed nervously, constantly looking around like a petty thief entering a grand hall for the first time.

"Alisa!" Aweit's excited shout finally came from up ahead.

The young man shivered, looking forward with concern, but all he saw was Aweit's broad back, and a head bowed in an earnest embrace.