Prince Wei watched this scene with dark eyes, concealing a hint of loss and astonishment deep within them.
When he first learned of the Crown Prince's impending marriage yesterday, he had been consumed by fury. But hearing the public outcry that followed, and anticipating that court officials would voice their objections today, his mood had improved considerably.
The only reason he had never confessed his feelings to Meng Yihuan all these years was precisely his fear of such an uproar. Having schemed for so many years, his sole plan was to wait until he ascended to supreme power and held all authority in his hands before claiming her. He had assumed that by then, no one would dare object.
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