The other actors continued to follow Sang Ning's performance.
"Lady Consort Ning—"
Another "palace maid" let out a startled cry, hurriedly supporting Sang Ning, who almost stumbled to the ground.
After being steadied, Sang Ning brushed off the palace maid's hands, drifting a few paces away in a dazed and disheartened state.
Her eyes were unfocused as she murmured, "How could this happen? We were just playing cuju together this afternoon... How could he be gone just like that?"
Sang Ning's performance caught everyone's attention; the mentors all lifted their heads in unison, observing her intently.
"Lady Consort, the little prince's body has already been retrieved. The Emperor is heading toward Taiye Pond now—"
The "eunuch" burst through the door in a panic, dropping to his knees.
"No, no, that's impossible! You're lying to me!"
Sang Ning's emotions completely unraveled, and she broke down into heart-wrenching sobs.
