The Emperor of the Eastern City directly conferred the title of Four-Bead Royal Highness upon the Fourteenth Prince, which is extremely uncommon; even the Eleventh Prince is merely a Five-Bead Prince, and not even a Royal Highness.
The Fourteenth Prince had barely risen before becoming a Four-Bead Royal Highness. The only reason for such a rapid promotion was Ling Consort.
Only Ling Consort had such influence.
The promotion of the Fourteenth Prince was advantageous for the Sima Family, as it marked the emergence of another Prince Royal Highness, greatly increasing their power and influence in the Court.
The Fourth Eldest Princess felt unlucky, sensing a vague danger. Even after so many years since Ling Consort's passing, she still brought such significant advantages, unmatched by anyone else.
Not even the current Empress could compare.
Ling Tianyu watched the Emperor; this was the first decree, and there was a second one as well. What would the second decree be?
