In the Chu State, within the Imperial Palace.
The Imperial Guard hurried towards the Imperial study.
The morning court session had just ended, and the ministers walked out of the main hall of court affairs in twos and threes.
"It has already been so long, and His Majesty is still unwilling to announce the news of the Empress's passing publicly. How long will the Imperial Harem's palace remain empty?"
"Your Lordship, you must be more mindful of your words. The last time someone mentioned this, His Majesty flew into a rage and ordered the Imperial Guards to drag him out and beat him with the pole immediately. He said the fellow was cursing the Empress. Who still dares to mention this matter now?"
A few heads leaned closer.
"How about Duke Jingguo… he didn't do anything either?"
"Duke Jingguo probably doesn't want to get embroiled in this mess. Let's wait and see."
