It wasn't long before Zhao Letian led everyone to the Royal Palace of Great Jin!

On their way, Ye Junrou had already learned of Zhao Letian's true identity!

Faced with the sudden appearance of this cousin, she found it difficult to accept, and her beautiful eyes reflected complex emotions.

In addition, after confirming the identities of Zhao Letian and his mother, Princess Ye Siyu also had tightly furrowed brows and a gloomy expression all the way, seemingly weighed down by heavy thoughts.

As for Liu Wei and Luo Yao, although they were quite shocked, they didn't show much of a reaction.

At this time, Zhao Letian was solely focused on confronting the irresponsible man who had abandoned his wife, and thus he did not notice the reactions of Ye Junrou and Ye Siyu!

"Stop! What are you trying to do? This is the Royal Palace of Great Jin, unwelcome visitors must leave immediately!"

The guards at the entrance of the palace stopped Zhao Letian and the others, speaking coldly.

"Step aside!"

Before Zhao Letian could speak, Princess Ye Siyu said in a stern voice.

"Ah? It's Her Highness the Princess; this humble one is blind as a bat, I beg Your Highness's forgiveness, please everyone, come in!"

The guard immediately bowed and hurriedly apologized.

Princess Ye Siyu was in no mood to deal with the guards. She walked ahead, leading Zhao Letian and the rest into the palace, heading straight for the depths of the Royal Palace where the Monarch was located!

Before long, everyone arrived at a garden in the depths of the Royal Palace.

The garden was immense, with a small hill that had a Stone Gate, behind which was a closed chamber meant for secluded cultivation!

This place was the absolute forbidden ground of the Royal Palace, unapproachable by anyone other than Ye Siyu, not even other Princes or Princesses.

"Is he in there?"

Zhao Letian looked at the Stone Gate on the hill.

Ye Siyu didn't speak, simply nodding silently.

"Humph! You beast, knowing that we are already here, why don't you come out?"

Zhao Letian's grandfather, Zhao Dahai, swore directly at the Stone Gate.

The man behind the Stone Gate had nearly destroyed their family, and despite knowing there might have been unspeakable reasons for his actions back then, Zhao Dahai's hatred was still not quenched!

Meanwhile, Zhao Letian and the others were all gazing at the Stone Gate, awaiting the man's response.

However, after a long time, there was still no response from within the Stone Gate.

"You coward! At this point, do you still intend to keep hiding?"

Zhao Dahai became even angrier.

"I know you must have had your reasons back then, why can't you tell us?"

Zhao Yixin also gazed at the Stone Gate, asking softly.

She had always believed that Zhao Letian's father was not heartless.

What Ye Siyu had said before had further confirmed her suspicions.

However, the current evasive behavior of that man left her puzzled.

Yet, after Zhao Yixin finished speaking, time passed again, and still, there was no response behind the Stone Gate.

"Could it be that the Monarch is not here right now?"

Master Yu proposed.

He also knew about Zhao Letian's relationship with the Monarch, and he thought to himself, if he had a son as outstanding as Zhao Letian, he would never avoid him.

Therefore, he wondered if the Monarch might not be in this place at all.

"No! There's someone inside!"

The Golden Flood Dragon shook his head.

His cultivation was higher than everyone else's, and he could faintly sense a formidable presence behind the Stone Gate.

"This bastard!"

Zhao Dahai clenched his teeth with rage, fists tightly balled.

He just hated that his own strength wasn't powerful enough, otherwise, he would have definitely blasted open the Stone Gate in front of him at this moment, and dragged out the man inside to vent the indignation for his daughter and grandson!

"Is it really that hard for you to say a word?"

At this time, Zhao Letian's brows slightly furrowed as he looked at the Stone Gate, finally unable to hold back and spoke up.

Meanwhile, inside the dimly lit secret chamber beyond the Stone Gate.

A middle-aged man clad in a golden Dragon Robe was intently gazing at a portrait on the wall, his body trembling slightly upon hearing Zhao Letian's words.

The person in that portrait was none other than Zhao Letian's mother!

"You should leave. There's nothing to discuss. Regarding the matter of the past, it's I who have wronged you and your mother!"

After a moment of silence, the man in the Dragon Robe finally spoke up unwillingly.

"Leave?"

Hearing the voice behind the Stone Gate, Zhao Letian and the others felt a surge of joy in their hearts.

But how could they be content with just leaving like that?

"You say that so easily, but do you know how my mother and I have lived over these years? And my grandfather, who joined the enemy's forces just for a chance to see you, risking everything. You knew full well that grandfather was right under your nose, yet you turned a blind eye! Don't you think you've gone too far? Now you expect us to leave without any explanation, is that possible?"

Zhao Letian said, burning with anger.

"What explanation do you want?"

The man's voice came from behind the Stone Gate.

"Why did you abandon your wife back then, and why have you avoided seeing our family!"

Zhao Letian asked in a stern tone.

"I've already answered this question. There's nothing more to explain. I've let you down; please leave."

The man's voice came through again, still unwilling to explain, and even a hint of impatience showed in his voice.

Zhao Letian and the others were all taken aback, their brows furrowing.

"Fine! Even if you don't want to explain, can't you at least come out and look at your own son?"

Zhao Yixin said through gritted teeth.

"I cannot! All I can say is that we're bound by fate but destined to be apart. Leave now, and let's never meet again in this lifetime!"

The decisive voice came from the man behind the Stone Gate.

Zhao Letian and the others were all shocked, their eyes filled with profound disappointment.

They had initially thought that if only the man would be willing to give a proper explanation about the past, reveal his suffering, they would have been able to forgive him!

But unexpectedly, that man had absolutely no intention of explaining, he didn't even want to see them!

"You refuse to explain or meet; do you think by avoiding us, you can escape this matter?"

Zhao Letian gripped his fists tightly, staring coldly at the Stone Gate, as he spoke indifferently.

He was now considering whether to have the Golden Flood Dragon forcibly blast open the Stone Gate!

The suffering his mother and grandfather had endured over the years, could not just end like this, he must demand justice from that man!

"I know you hate me, and that's okay. Hate me all you want, and if ever you believe you're capable, come find me for revenge. As for now, you're not qualified to stand before me. Get lost!"

From behind the Stone Gate, an equally cold voice came through, and suddenly, a terrifying wave of energy rushed out, blasting Zhao Letian and the others away!

Even the Golden Flood Dragon was shaken by the energy waves, thrown back more than ten yards!

"So powerful!"

The Golden Flood Dragon's eyes revealed a look of shock, staring incredulously at the Stone Gate.