Too many things had happened at the morning court session today.
The Empress's numerous crimes, Xie Jinbai's true identity—all were secrets of the Royal Family.
As soon as the court session ended, the news spread through the Capital City at lightning speed.
Consort Lian was posthumously named Empress.
Xie Jinbai was named Crown Prince. He would not hold the Empress accountable for her repeated attempts to murder his wife; he merely severed their mother-son ties.
As for Prince Ping...
Out of consideration for their direct blood ties, the Emperor showed mercy and spared his life. He was merely demoted to a commoner, and his entire family was exiled to Lingnan. Daughters who had married out of the family were not to be implicated.
Hearing those last few words, Cui Lingyao's heart settled, and she let out a long sigh of relief.
No matter what, she felt a strong sense of kinship with her sister-in-law, Xie Anning.
She didn't want her to be implicated by association.
