Ever since Song Zhiyuan was urgently summoned to the palace due to Emperor Chu's sudden illness, he hasn't returned home, and the palace has kept its news tightly sealed with not even a note sent back.
In the past few days, countless people have come to the Song Family to inquire, but they were all sent away with various excuses. The constant lack of news left people rather unsettled.
In these days, Madam Song has grown visibly thinner from worry, fearing both a change in fortunes and the potential for Song Zhiyuan to be the first implicated and lose his life.
She is well acquainted with the saying "serving the Emperor is like keeping company with a tiger," and while it's true Song Zhiyuan is the Emperor's favorite, he must bear the risks along with the wealth he holds.
For instance, speaking ominously, if the Emperor's health deteriorates, there is no certainty that Song Zhiyuan, who has been close to him, could safely retreat.
