The 13th Prince left the Empress's palace. Whether the matter he discussed with the Empress would succeed or fail, it must be attempted to know!
Helping Old General Ye slap the Prime Minister in the face, and forcing the Emperor to concede, was something that seemed very difficult, yet not impossible to accomplish!
The aging Emperor, increasingly paranoid, had accomplished no significant achievements since assuming the throne; instead, he had sown numerous unfounded suspicions against his loyal subjects.
Watching the retreating figure of the Prince, she felt a twinge of worry. Moreover, he was of marrying age and vying for the position of Crown Prince—and beyond that, the ultimate seat of power!
Although he was her own son, his competitive strength was too potent. She was currently anxious about which noble lady to choose to bolster her son's position.
