The news stunned the entire court, and excitement was palpable.
The princes of the current dynasty had come of age long ago, and many grandchildren were already several years old, yet despite being fathers, they remained princes. Now finally being granted kingship, how could they not be shocked?
Some even wondered if the Crown Prince would be appointed alongside the ennoblement.
However, all the hustle and bustle outside had nothing to do with Yang Chuxia, who stayed in the courtyard watching the children and preparing New Year goods and gifts for distribution.
"You two little critters, really just eat until full, then sleep until hungry," Yang Chuxia cooed at the children after lulling them to sleep one day, feeling not quite sleepy herself, and picked up a book to browse through.
She didn't know when she dozed off eventually.
In her drowsiness, she heard someone say, "Let the servant go in and wake up the madam."
