Chapter 102: Old Madam Passes Away_2

Lian Dongfang also held back his tears, and Old Madam had likely sensed these days approaching, hence everything that needed preparation had been prepared.

As soon as the Chief Steward received the message, he hung white cloths on every door from the main gate to the inner house. Everyone changed into mourning clothes as quickly as possible from top to bottom; he also sent people to inform relatives and friends about the death.

The mourning shed was quickly set up.

Lian Dongfang's memorial to the Emperor had been written early, and it was presented as soon as Old Madam passed away. The Ministry of Rites responded immediately to such matters, except when it concerned indispensable advisors to the Emperor or generals currently at war; generally, all others would be granted a response.