The Emperor is filial, considering that the Empress Dowager's anger could harm her health, he lets her participate in state affairs.
The Empress Dowager should be concerned about how the world views the Emperor.
She can't just protect her maternal family and let people say the Emperor is weak and inept, can she?
If the Empress Dowager doesn't say how Duke Chong is to be punished, then whatever punishment the Emperor decides, she shouldn't interfere anymore.
Although he considered the Empress Dowager, Eunuch Fu felt that she was already half-dead with rage.
The Empress Dowager's hand trembled as she leaned on Nanny Li.
"Duke Chong falsely claimed credit, he shall be fined half a year's salary and demoted one rank," the Empress Dowager said through gritted teeth.
Hmm.
This punishment is not light.
The Emperor was very pleased.
Marquis Dongxiang showed no particular reaction.
The Empress Dowager turned and left, and the eunuch helped the fainted Duke Chong away.
