To Hold a Grudge

Inside the enormous audience room, the Emperor of Wuyi, Wang Fadong, sat on his throne while he watched his children with amusement. They bustled amongst themselves, painting the picture of a perfect family. Despite the loss of two Princesses, everyone went on with their lives as if those two women didn't exist.

Emperor Fadong had many children, but very few sons. He was fine with that, as long as he had a rightful heir and it was none other than Crown Prince Wang Qianghao.

Head Ministers representing various departments were present, as they always were, except for their Prime Minister who was confined in his study, tackling the workload he had today. And in his study, Duke Li Shenyang was silently cursing the Emperor for the stack of paperwork. Both men knew Duchess Wang Qixing would be coming today, yet he was forced to work like it was a regular day.

"There they are," Empress Huiyun spoke up just as the Eunuch stationed by the door straightened his back.