Cui Jiyun departed, carrying the secret imperial decree written for Pei Yan. He exited Biwu Imperial Palace and headed straight for Shangjing.
The news that the Emperor had agreed to have the Heir of Prince Nan escort the bride to the Quanrong was released simultaneously.
The officials who had been kneeling outside the palace gates, upon receiving the signal of the Emperor’s compromise, knew when to quit while they were ahead and dispersed completely.
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