An imperial edict to name the Crown Prince?
At Emperor Yong'an's direction, and with the head eunuch deliberately spreading the word, the news quickly swept through the Imperial Palace.
Never underestimate the speed at which gossip travels through the Harem.
Especially for something as momentous as naming a Crown Prince.
Palace Maids and eunuchs rushed about, spreading the news. Concubines craned their necks, their faces alight with curiosity, all eager to know who would be named Crown Prince.
After all, the Holy Emperor had been on the throne for a full sixty years without ever mentioning succession. He had never openly shown favor or approval for any of the Princes.
This sudden imperial edict appointing a successor had caught everyone completely off guard.
It was something no one had expected.
