Northern Ming Jingyin was set to leave and return to the Imperial Palace. The sudden death of the Eleventh Prince was a major event. The abrupt passing of a prince was enough to shock the current Emperor of the Eastern City, who would certainly inspect the matter personally.
Being the foremost consort of the harem, Northern Ming Jingyin would definitely have to accompany him.
Ling Tianyu escorted Northern Ming Jingyin back to the grand hall; it was crucial not to arouse suspicion from Sima Hui and his son.
Nevertheless, Northern Ming Jingyin was clever enough to maintain her integrity. Since the Crown Prince was not a natural-born son, it was a case of a cat replacing the Crown Prince, a classic ruse.
The Empress departed, and Sima Hui and his son returned to the grand hall.
"So you let her go?" Sima Hui inquired.
"It's not about letting her go or not, but rather that she has no intention of becoming an enemy of your Sima Family," Ling Tianyu began to shift the disadvantage.
