At this thought, the Empress Dowager heaved a long sigh of relief. 'This time, I must slow down and speak with the Emperor gradually. Mother and son cannot have another falling out.'
'An Shutong is beautiful and has a good temperament. How could the Emperor possibly not take a liking to her?'
'As long as I don't force the Emperor to take her into the palace and instead scheme slowly, I will surely achieve my goal.'
'How many men in this world dislike a fresh, beautiful face? My own son is no exception.'
After the Empress Dowager took a nap, An Shutong withdrew from the hall and returned to her own residence, the East Palace.
Yes, the Empress Dowager had given her the East Palace to live in. The east has always been considered the most honorable direction, so she had a sense of what was to come when she moved in. But it was the Empress Dowager's words today that truly put her heart at ease.
