Indeed, as Lei Yun expected, the Empress Dowager ultimately intervened. Princess Fu and the Queen of Beijing, despite their extreme reluctance, had committed a grave error that nearly cost the young prince his life. Under the weight of their guilt, they had no choice but to make concessions and accept the punishment.
They were to confine Hong Ling within three days to the northern part of the city's nunnery.
She was not required to shave her head, but for the rest of her life, she was to keep the company of ancient Buddhas and lanterns, and every month she had to copy a scroll of Buddhist scriptures to pray for blessings for the Prince of Qing.
She must not remarry in her lifetime, and after death, she was to be buried with the Prince of Qing.
As for Cui Li and the Fei family from the Cui Family, the fate awaiting them would certainly be dire.
