In the Qianqing Palace, Mr. Cui, who had just completed the arrangements for the Empress's departure from the palace, had the same question, "Today, besides the National Guardian Princess and Marquis Changning, Song Wei, Mr. Song, also rescued the Emperor. Why didn't the Emperor reward him?"
Emperor Guangxi leaned sideways without directly answering, only asking, "How many decrees were issued today?"
Mr. Cui replied, "The decree handling the Yang Family has not been issued yet, only the two decrees bestowing rewards on Marquis Changning and his wife have been."
"Issue another one," Emperor Guangxi said, "to the Crown Prince's Tutor's residence."
Mr. Cui was momentarily puzzled, "Your Majesty's meaning is...?"
"During the Crown Prince's confinement at the Imperial Clan Court, that concubine secretly helped a lot, enough to grant her the position of Empress," the Emperor said.
Mr. Cui immediately understood.
