Gu Er hadn't eaten for two days and nights and had knelt outside for so long; when he was carried back to the mansion, he had already fainted.
Mrs. Kong hurried over upon hearing the news, threw herself to the bedside, calling for the Imperial Physician while calling Gu Er's name, looking utterly miserable.
The people who brought Gu Er back were all from the Zhou Wu Mansion, having arrived with Zhou Wu. At this moment, seeing Mrs. Kong's condition, everyone was reminded of the imperial edict from the Emperor, and for a moment they didn't know what to say, especially the people from the Zhou Mansion, who felt particularly awkward in this situation.
"Madam, the master returned with an imperial edict, and the eunuch from the palace also brought the Imperial Physician," a young maid rushed in from outside, "The person delivering the imperial edict is still waiting for the master to come out and receive it."
