Ever since that night, Lin Yanran eagerly awaited, hoping for the Crown Prince to visit and for the imperial decree of marriage from the Emperor, gazing tirelessly with longing.
A full seven days passed, and she hadn't received any news.
Lin Yanran could hardly contain her anxiety; if not for Mrs. Qin's dissuasion, she would have gone to the Eastern Palace to find Nangong Jue herself.
Mrs. Qin said, "In facing matters, you must remain calm; a small impatience can spoil big plans. You are destined to become the Empress one day, so you must stay composed."
Lin Yanran was restless and uneasy, "Does he not want to marry me? What if he's unwilling to marry me? Does he think that because we are not yet married, he finds me unreserved and is unwilling to proceed with the marriage? Or has he perhaps found someone else?"
A series of questions was thrown out, clearly showing she was so anxious that she had lost her composure.
