That afternoon, Ao Zheng changed his attire and stepped out, intending to meet Pei Yao before heading to Changmen for a visit, when a servant hurriedly ran through the main gate.
"Prime Minister Ao, there's trouble, a major event has occurred!"
Ao Zheng's expression darkened.
"Why the panic? Speak properly!"
He had been Prime Minister for several years now, and his authority had grown considerably.
The moment he spoke, the servant immediately lowered his head to apologize, and then urgently said:
"After today's rain, a flock of colorful sparrows flew into the Qilin Pavilion within the palace, circled atop the pavilion for a moment, and then all landed in the stone canal in front of the pavilion's courtyard to drink water. Palace attendants went to drive them away but discovered a Qilin Stone in the canal…"
Ao Zheng questioned in disbelief, "A Qilin Stone?"
