C1613 Chu Qing Had Been Here Before

The emperor harbored doubts deep within. Uncertain of who had entered her chambers today, someone had tampered with her human skin mask and even altered the orientation of her sword tassel.

She was acutely aware that if she didn't find someone else at this moment, her end would likely be dire, to the point where she might not even recognize her own mother.

Securing the mask and sword tassel