Princess Nanzhang was supported as she returned.
As she left, her face was deathly pale, her body limp like a puddle of mud.
She, an illustrious Commandery Princess, being conferred as a concubine, could not withstand such humiliation.
But not being able to bear it didn't change anything.
The imperial decree was obtained by the Prince; they couldn't just request another one right after proclaiming it, could they?
At the very least, they had to wait ten days to half a month.
The Prince's promise to seek her elevation six months later must be his limit.
The Prince took the decree to the ancestral hall.
Xie Jingchen helped the Old Prince to his feet.
The Old Prince was physically weak, and he had forced himself to come accept the decree.
When Xie Jingchen and Su Jin exited the Old Prince's residence, they saw the Prince walking towards the outer courtyard from afar.
His steps were noticeably faster than usual.
