Was it truly over? What happened to the selection of consorts? What about the proclamation of the Empress? How about filling the young Emperor's harem? Was there nothing to show for the performance before the Emperor?
The ministers looked at each other in dismay, unsure of how to proceed.
As they lifted their heads, they saw Old Lady Ji and her party. Instantly, a group of older ladies swarmed over to greet them.
"My, Old Lady Ji, you've finally returned to the capital! How is your health?"
This was a lady who looked about the same age as Old Lady Ji; she was the wife of Inspector Lv, the very man who had just forcefully advised the young Emperor to establish an Empress and select consorts.
"Madame Lv, it's good to see you well! How have you been?"
Old Lady Ji chatted with the crowd of new and old acquaintances who had spontaneously gathered to greet her. From the corner of her eye, she noticed the anxious expressions on Zhu Xiuxiu and Huo Xing'Er.
