The Crown Prince was decided during the Longevity Festival. Some people knew it was coming, while others were taken by surprise, including Empress Gongsun, who was surrounded by palace maids and eunuchs in Kunning Palace at the moment to offer congratulations.
Empress Gongsun tried her best to conceal her inner excitement, instructing her trusted head eunuch and palace matron to observe the reactions from various palaces. She also wanted people to stay close to the Crown Prince to prevent him from being led astray due to his young age or harmed secretly.
"There will definitely be some losses within the palaces today. Anything damaged, make sure to register it and let the Grand Steward of the Imperial Household Department replace it in time. There's no need to argue with them," said Empress Gongsun.
"Yes, Lady."
