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Though there was still dissatisfaction in her heart, Consort Lu knew that this was not the time to act on impulse. She immediately forced down her anger and plastered a smile on her face.
She hurried a few steps to stand before Prime Minister Lu, slightly bowing as she spoke sincerely, "Brother, please don't be angry. It was my fault earlier; I was too hasty in my tone. You know that the Third Prince has suffered a heavy blow and is gravely injured. Currently, only Mingzhan can still maneuver in front of the Eldest Princess. I believe we should let Mingzhan think of another way; we can't just give up like this."
As she spoke, she dabbed at the corners of her eyes with a handkerchief, seemingly regretting her earlier impulsiveness.
Just as Prime Minister Lu was about to respond, a palace maid rushed in to report, "My lord, there is news from the Imperial Study. Prince Jin, Yun Tianyin, has been punished with thirty strokes of the cane, ordered to reflect in seclusion for a month, fined a year's salary, and demoted to Duke."
The maid's voice trembled slightly, clearly shaken by the news.
At that moment, the Empress Dowager, unaware of the events from the previous dynasty, had just finished her breakfast and was leisurely sitting on the couch, savoring her tea.
The fragrant steam wafted around her as she appeared utterly content. A nearby maid approached quietly and leaned down to whisper in her ear, "Empress Dowager, something significant happened last night; His Majesty was furious during today's court session."
The Empress Dowager frowned slightly and set down her teacup. "What happened last night? I haven't heard a thing."
The maid's tone grew increasingly cautious as she lowered her head to reply, "Reporting to the Empress Dowager, last night the Emperor ordered the military commander to lock the palace gates early so that no news could come in from outside. I heard that the Eldest Princess led people to raid Minister of Revenue Hong Chenghai's home last night."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager's expression changed instantly to one of anger and frustration, reminiscent of the Third Prince when he first learned of the news. She thought bitterly, "That's the treasury of the court!"
However, she understood that since the Emperor had locked the palace gates early on, he did not want anyone inside the palace interfering. Now that things had come to this point, she could not afford to tear apart their facade; she had to swallow her anger and hold back her fury.
Suddenly, her personal eunuch rushed into the inner chamber with a panicked expression, nearly stumbling over his own feet.
He reported breathlessly, "Empress Dowager, it's terrible! A murder has occurred at King Jin's Mansion; Prince Jin accidentally killed the princess, and the Emperor has demoted Prince Jin to Duke of Jin."
Upon hearing this, the Empress Dowager felt as if struck by lightning.
Losing the Ministry of Revenue's financial support might have been recoverable, but now with the death of the Northern Protectorate Prince's daughter, it meant they were about to lose the military backing of the Northern Protectorate Prince. The Third Prince had also been demoted from prince to duke, which was undoubtedly a blow to his aspirations for the Crown Prince position. Competing for the Crown Prince title would be even more difficult now.
The Empress Dowager felt darkness closing in around her; her body swayed and she fainted.
Last night, there had been chaos both inside and outside the palace, and she hadn’t rested well. Today, she had risen early to prepare for court, and these successive blows were too much for her to bear.
Meanwhile, Yun Qingyu did not linger in the Imperial Study; after completing her task, she returned to Princess Manor.
After finishing breakfast, she felt utterly exhausted and was about to head back to her room for a nap.
At that moment, Jing Lan had already prepared Xin Yao's medicine. She carefully carried the bowl over and gently placed it on the table.
Yun Qingyu glanced at the bowl and casually pushed it toward Xin Yao, speaking in a lazy tone, "The matter with the Hong Family has come to a close; now we just have to see what the Ministry of Justice and Father think. This palace doesn’t want to get involved any further."
Xin Yao nodded and quietly sat down next to Yun Qingyu.
Just as he was about to pick up the bowl and hadn’t yet started drinking, a flurry of hurried footsteps approached from outside, growing louder as they came closer.
Yun Qingyu slightly raised her gaze; in that instant, she felt as if a dazzling light flashed before her eyes, nearly blinding her.
The four Attendants, who usually kept to themselves, walked in together. Each of them stood tall, with exceptional looks and grace, resembling four blooming flowers, radiant and pleasing to the eye.
"We pay our respects to the Princess Consort," they said in unison, bowing respectfully, their movements synchronized and elegant.
Yun Qingyu remained silent for a moment, quietly observing them with her gaze. After a while, she slowly asked, "What are you all doing here?"
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