Shortly after Bai Wutong left, the concubines who had gathered earlier, each harboring their own hidden thoughts, hurriedly returned to their respective palaces.
What should have been a joyful New Year's Eve celebration filled with family reunions and brightly lit lanterns had vanished completely, leaving not a trace of festive spirit in the wake of this sudden catastrophe. No one dared to even think of celebrating.
Throughout the night, palace servants hurriedly took down all the decorations symbolizing the auspicious new year. In an instant, the magnificent palaces were stripped of their festive attire, appearing exceptionally bleak and desolate.
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