"Empress, I am here on behalf of the Emperor to convey his decree: the luncheon will be served in Guangning Palace."
De'an personally came to Guangning Palace to deliver the message. After all, she is the future Empress Dowager, and how could De'an dare to slight her?
Upon hearing this, the Empress's face finally showed some joy. Yesterday, the Emperor stayed overnight in Jinghua Palace and did not step foot in Guangning Palace.
Today, rumors spread within the inner palace, saying that the Emperor was forced to choose the Second Prince as the Crown Prince.
However, he was extremely dissatisfied, which is why he didn't show the Empress any favor and was unwilling to step into Guangning Palace even once.
Because of this matter, she had severely punished a few gossips, but the source had yet to be found.
In fact, there was no need to investigate; she knew where it came from, just one of those other three families.
