As the hour was growing late and Yang Ying had already revealed her identity, she decided she might as well fulfill the duties of a royal incognito inspection.
She issued an order to have the couple brought away, stating that she would investigate the facts before presiding over a formal divorce for them. Additionally, she had the "Young Master Liang" sent over to Lord Du so they could discuss the matter thoroughly and make new arrangements regarding the revision and practical application of laws concerning marriage. Of course, she did not forget to praise the Zhuli Pavilion highly and leave her glowing review.
It was safe to say that for a long time to come, the common folk would remember this day—the day when Her Majesty, normally so high and aloof, had personally set foot in the commoners' turf and genuinely cared about their lives, especially in safeguarding women's rights. Having such a female sovereign was by no means a bad thing for them.
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