The Lady from Prince Jin Residence gave birth, and it was a boy, delighting the Empress beyond measure.
Of course, whether she was genuinely happy or not is hard to say; as per tradition, the birth of a first son or legitimate heir usually calls for a grand full-moon celebration by the Imperial Family.
And Jin Zijin planned to expose their scandals during the child's full-moon celebration.
Now with only a month left, he was busy preparing the necessary arrangements.
For years, the Ducal Residence had established deep roots in the court; uprooting them would not be easy.
Their tangled web of relationships, if not handled properly, could potentially bring disaster to Zhuzhao Country.
Being able to remove them all at once would be ideal, but achieving that was easier said than done; thus, managing these relationships properly was a significant challenge.