Yuanbao returned to his family mansion; the guests had already dispersed, and the new room still had its lights on.
Ye Ling was sitting on the wedding bed, her hands nervously intertwined; Xiang Ning had been speaking to her the whole time, but she hadn't taken in much.
It was not until Xiangxiu, guarding outside, called out "The groom is back," that Ye Ling seemed to come to life, suddenly lifting her head and staring in the direction of the inner room door.
Moments later, Song Yuanbao entered from outside dressed in plain clothes. Upon seeing her, his expression visibly softened.
"Have you been waiting long?"
Ye Ling shook her head, looking at him with concern, "What's happening in the palace?"
"The Emperor has passed away; the palace is in chaos right now," Song Yuanbao sighed.
Though expected, hearing Song Yuanbao say it out loud still scared Ye Ling a bit, muttering, "The Empress was just married today..."
