Song Zhiyuan politely sent away the esteemed Buddha-like Emperor Chu and then headed to Chunhui Hall; there were indeed many questions he wished to ask his mother.
But as for his mother, the courtyard had been locked, and she had retired for the night.
Song Zhiyuan couldn't very well call on her, especially since tonight Song Ci had been a bit out of sorts. Heaven forbid he should upset the old lady.
When is there a time you can't ask questions? It's not like people will run away!
Song Zhiyuan strolled off gracefully, unaware that a certain old lady was actually quite sly, afraid her sharp-witted son would come over and subject her to a tribunal. Claiming to be tired and needing to wash up and sleep early, she locked the door and evaded a crisis.
Little did she know, sometimes there are things you simply cannot escape.
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The day after the princes' grand weddings, an imperial edict was delivered to each prince, bestowing titles upon all.
