Xie Yuchang heard these words and thought... Indeed, what Yang Wuce said was true, His Majesty truly has an extraordinary relationship with Mr. Xiao Rongyan.
The gates of the Bai Mansion were wide open. Xie Yuchang came out from within, his armor covered with a layer of misty drizzle. He looked at the imposing Xiao Rongyan standing with an umbrella beside the carriage and solemnly cupped his hands towards Xiao Rongyan, "Mr. Xiao, His Majesty invites you inside."
Xiao Rongyan nodded in gratitude, lifted the hem of his plain robe, and stepped onto the stairs leading to the Bai Mansion.
Yue Shi wanted to enter but was stopped by the imperial guard.
Xie Yuchang glanced at Yue Shi and said to Xiao Rongyan, "Pardon me, Mr. Xiao, one cannot bring a sword when meeting His Majesty. Please have your guard surrender the sword to us for safekeeping by the imperial guard."
Xiao Rongyan turned his umbrella and looked at Yue Shi, "Wait outside then."
