Inside the Xuan Furnace Room, after it fell quiet,
Gu Yiwu composed himself and continued to speak.
"Ziyu, I am not joking; Empress Dowager Du'gu is indeed impressive, which compels me to admire and wish to behold her. I do not even know her full name, presumably only those close to her would know."
"Brother Gu, I heard that this Lady Du'gu of Li has no familial backing, nor any Du'gu relatives among the nobility in court. It is said she was born a commoner, and all her kin perished in the wars, when she met the Emperor of Great Li,"
one of the Justice Hall students suddenly added.
"Oh?" Gu Yiwu frowned, "A commoner orphan? That explains even more why the majority of civil officials support her, to govern from behind the curtain and nurture the young Emperor until he assumesthe imperial power."
