The silence in the hall was so profound that Consort Yu suddenly dared not speak up for Princess Linghe. Meanwhile, the Prince and Princess of Pingjun, both kneeling with their heads bowed low, touched the ground and felt a gripping urgency inside.
What is Consort Yu doing? Speak up!
Thinking about how she had become the Imperial Consort, the Pingjun Prince's Mansion had also put forth considerable effort, and if Princess Linghe could truly marry Xiao Changyi, her position as the Imperial Consort would be even more secure, she and the Pingjun Prince's Mansion were, after all, close relatives. Shared glory would benefit all. With this in mind, Consort Yu finally gathered her courage and said, "Emperor, in the past, did you not favor Linghe greatly? Surely, you would not wish for her to leave like this."
