The King had truly passed her a hot potato. This was not an easy decision to take. If she made the wrong decision, even her position as the Queen might become weaker.
The Queen brooded on this matter like a hen brooding over her eggs.
Meanwhile, at Long residence, the atmosphere was equally if not more gloomy. No amount of jade accessories would ever be enough to lift the mood of the two women who came back from the palace as if they just suffered from a total defeat.
As soon as the First Madam came back, she looked for Long Yan. The little boy was a little confused when the First Madam suddenly pulled him into a hug.
"A-Yan, good boy. I am not feeling too well. Will you accompany me for the day?"
"Y-yes, First Madam."
Long Yan threw Xiao Yue a quizzical look. The latter simply nodded her head in encouragement and said nothing else.