Everyone's eyes flashed with astonishment—an imperial decree, in the middle of the night?
To mourn Old Madam Liu? Minister Liu, you've got some guts, sending the obituary to the Imperial Palace?
Minister Liu wore a clueless expression, "I didn't!"
Though confused, the crowd swiftly turned, knelt, and awaited.
Only Lu Yuan remained unmoving.
Not until the Imperial Eunuch drew closer did the officials recognize him. He was not one of the Emperor's attendants; rather, he was Eunuch Fu, confidant of the Supreme Emperor.
Now back in his eunuch attire, Eunuch Fu, holding a horsetail whisk, carried the decree directly to Meng Qianqian.
"Lady Meng, receive the decree!"
All eyes instantly turned toward Meng Qianqian.
Composed and poised, Meng Qianqian knelt.
