The news of the Empress's coma spread quickly. Zhulan also sent people to keep an eye on the situation in the Palace, so as to be mentally prepared. She and her young daughter felt the same way; this time, the Empress really wouldn't make it through.
In the Empress's chamber, the Emperor sat in the outer room, with Imperial Physicians consulting inside. The Crown Princess Consort was taking care of things inside.
Outside the hall, the concubines from each palace were waiting. No one spoke a word, even if someone could hardly stand, they gritted their teeth and endured.
Princess Zhenyue felt heartache for her mother, her eyes kept glancing at her father the Emperor, but he was lost in thought and didn't give her a single glance.
The Crown Prince stood with his hands behind his back, his heart unsettled. Even though he was mentally prepared, facing this reality was wrenching.
