She's Already Dead
Every official was present at the court meeting that morning, some were half expecting the Emperor to go back on his words. While the other half came to see what the Wangs would do.
However, on their arrival, they were told that the session was cancelled due to the Emperor's poor health, and were all asked to go home. On their way out, some Minister's murmured that it was bad luck for the Emperor to have fallen Ill all of a sudden.
Most especially, because the execution would be held on the first day of winter, which was meant to start on a happy note.
Standing outside, the Eight prince patiently waited for Shao Yŭxuān to come out, but did not find the youngster. He even went as far as to ask the Minister of Revenue himself, only to learn that Shao Yŭxuān did not come into office.
"What?! How could he not come at such an important time? That Shao Yŭxuān...where could he have gone?"
*Wang residence*