The maid listened to her words in shock and exclaimed, "Commandery Princess, you're…!"
If this matter is discovered, heads will roll!
Princess Anning's face hardened: "Do as I say and prepare quickly!"
Time won't wait!
The maid reluctantly agreed and hurried off.
Her insignificant role made her inconspicuous; no one would pay her too much attention.
Not long after she left, Wei Shu and Su Luo returned.
Though Wei Shu had issued the royal decree of abdication, he was still the Emperor for now. Everyone quickly knelt to the ground, shouting praises to the Emperor and Empress.
Most people breathed a sigh of relief.
It was good that he was willing to return.
The heavens almost seemed ready to collapse, but only the Emperor could hold them up.
The Empress Dowager glanced toward Mother Xia, who promptly stepped forward to assist her, placing several thick cushions behind her waist.
