The crowd of onlookers was simply too large. To avoid inciting public outrage, Rong An had no choice but to let Old Madam Shi go.
However, this only served to intensify the rumors circulating among the people.
Wanyun had intended to leave the Rong Mansion to check on Yueji's business. But the moment she opened the gate, she was met with the sight of a massive crowd of people kneeling before her.
"We beg Lord Rong to save Shi Shuangshuang, who has devoted herself so deeply to him!"
"Mu Wan Yun! The descendant of a traitor! You deliberately meddled in a true love affair and destroyed an engagement! You are unfit to be Empress!"
It was the first time Wanyun had ever seen so many people kneeling at once. The cacophony of voices was overwhelming, but once she made out what they were shouting, her expression darkened.
...
「In the palace.」
