Chang Er had it all planned. After she returned to the palace, she would summon the civil and military officials to the city's outskirts and get Darryl to tell everyone that he had caused Hou Yi's death. She wanted to prove that she was innocent.

Darryl did not respond immediately; he took a deep breath helplessly.

He could understand Chang Er's intention, but he would have to offer his life if he were to go to the Royal City. Yang Jian had issued an order to hunt him down.

Furthermore, he