Xiqiu and the First Madam supported the Grand Dowager to kneel down in the flower hall.
Chief Chang unfolded the Imperial Decree, his gaze sweeping across it, and then read aloud, asking: "By the mandate of heaven, Princess Chengning, second daughter of the late Prince Rong, was titled Commandery Princess Chengning by the late Emperor. However, she disregarded the late Emperor's benevolence, behaved arrogantly and lacking virtue, disrespected Women's Training and Women's Precepts, and dishonored the Imperial Family's reputation. She is unworthy of the Chengning title. Now, her title is revoked, reduced to commoner status, expelled from the Imperial Family to uphold the royal prestige, decree thus!"
Xiqiu was momentarily stunned; would the Second Madam's title and status be completely stripped? She turned to look at the Grand Dowager and saw her face was calm, recalling Chief Chang's visit earlier in the morning…
