Witnessing this scene, the assembled young noblewomen were so terrified they held their breath.
The more timid among them were so frightened they began to cry.
Her face stung sharply, but Guo Yingrong did not raise a hand to touch it.
Looking at the tyrannical Crown Prince, her expression grew even calmer as she said faintly, "I have been incompetent. I pray Your Highness quells your anger."
Having vented his fury, Xuanyuan Hongjun's expression softened slightly upon seeing her submissive demeanor.
"Come to my study in a moment." With that, Xuanyuan Hongjun turned and left.
"Please, all of you, rise," Guo Yingrong said to the young noblewomen, even helping a few of the nearest ones to their feet.
Seeing the obvious handprint on the Crown Princess Consort's face, the young noblewomen all felt indignant and sad for her.
