Rumors, when one is able to control its direction, is a scary power to have.
'The empress was attacked while taking a stroll in the forest.'
In a blink of an eye, nobles were talking about it.
And as they passed on from mouth to another, the story distorted. Even the original source got lost along the process.
She was 'attacked' not 'lost'. The emperor was so 'scared' for her welfare that he lost his bearing. In actuality, isn't he so mad in worry instead?
Jiang Liu shivered as he recalled how sharp his name was uttered by his Royal Brother.
He, as the sixth prince, was then labeled as someone who 'came into her rescue' not who 'dragged her into the mess'. Though honestly, when it comes to the two of them, no one is sure who drag who.
The concubines are staying into their chambers. 'They were sick adjusting', the palace eunuch said. The tea and flower viewing are on hold. 'The empress cannot host as she is frightened,' they also said.
