In the end, Asuna still entered Dread King's Manor through the main gate.
It wasn't because Situ Jing had relented, but rather because King Hui's Consort arrived. Asuna followed closely behind her, striding in as if she belonged there.
Situ Jing, seeing this, did not attempt to stop her further. It was fine to embarrass this imposter, but King Hui's Consort was still the King's aunt by marriage.
King Hui's Consort, who had been inexplicably dragged into this mess, was helpless.
She didn't know Asuna, but judging by Asuna's habit of announcing her identity the moment she met someone, there was no need for any further probing.
Asuna actively tried to get close to her, but King Hui's Consort remained polite yet distant.
"Forgive me, Your Highness, but the Queen is hosting a banquet in the rear garden. It would not be appropriate for you to go there," Situ Jing said with a smile, blocking Asuna's path and preventing her from following King Hui's Consort any further.
