Her cries were heart-wrenching, her pleas desperate, evoking profound sympathy from those who witnessed and heard her anguish.
Such a pitiable sight!
The crowd of onlookers engaged in spirited discussions.
Of course, they were unfamiliar with Concubine Du's identity.
Of course, she had no knowledge of what Concubine Du was referring to.
In this moment, the troublemakers and conniving elderly women dispersed among the crowd were proving quite effective. When others inquired out of curiosity, they took the opportunity to provide explanations, all heavily biased in favor of Concubine Du.
Qiao Xuan and Shao Yunduan exchanged a glance, a sense of frustration washing over them.
Qiao Xuan remained silent.
There was no point in arguing.