The news of Master Liaochen’s visit to the Crown Prince’s Mansion spread like wildfire, quickly reaching every corner of the Capital and the ears of the Dasheng Dynasty’s Emperor and Empress.
Upon receiving a secret report that the Crown Prince was in no immediate danger, the Dasheng Emperor was greatly relieved. He immediately ordered a succession of precious medicinal herbs to be delivered to the mansion, commanding the Concubine and the rest of the household to tend to the Crown Prince with the utmost care until he awoke.
In the Empress’s palace, however, the atmosphere was starkly different. Upon learning that Xiao Tong would wake within six months, the Empress was so frantic that strands of gray had begun to appear at her temples, and her temper grew increasingly volatile. Her confidante, Nanny Qin, who was attending to her, hurriedly offered counsel:
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