From this day on, Wu Zetian became much more stable.
She seemed to genuinely fear Gu Jing, suppressing all her desires and even voluntarily writing the book "Inner Training".
It was meant to promote some principles as an imperial consort, with subtle hints that she would never interfere in politics.
If it were anyone else.
Perhaps they would indeed be deceived by Wu Zetian's tactics.
After all, they lacked a deep understanding of Wu Zetian and could not fathom just how ambitious a woman could be.
But Gu Jing was ultimately different.
From the moment Wu Zetian walked out of Ganye Temple, he had already taken notice of her.
Not to mention all the events that happened afterward.
Gu Jing could not afford to be careless, not only against Wu Zetian but anyone else as well.
....
The imperial court was a place of intricate machinations.
Various factions balanced and targeted each other, creating a bizarre equilibrium.
Though there was conflict,
