“Establishing the Empress is His Majesty’s decree,” Gu Lianchang said calmly, “As a subject, one must follow the Emperor’s arrangements.”
“But, did my father really mean this?” Prince Jin asked, puzzled.
The position of Empress has been vacant for many years, and my father has never mentioned establishing an Empress before.”
“How can the Emperor’s intentions be something for subjects to speculate about?” Gu Lianchang said decisively, “You support establishing the Empress, and I will help you cover up the matter with De Fei.”
Prince Jin felt frustrated. This so-called collaboration meant that all his secrets were in Gu Lianchang’s hands, while he knew nothing about Gu Lianchang’s secrets, making it feel like an unequal transaction.
He said indignantly, “My mother only misunderstood momentarily. Yu Fei hasn’t encountered any problems, so the price you’re asking is too high.”
“If Prince Jin feels it’s not worthwhile, he can choose not to make this deal. I don’t mind whether I have Your Highness’s support or not,” Gu Lianchang said indifferently.
Prince Jin was speechless, realizing he had to bow under another’s roof. After a while, he said awkwardly, “Supervisor is right. This prince will follow your arrangements.”
“This matter is also beneficial to Prince Jin,” Gu Lianchang said. “When His Majesty awakens, he will commend Prince Jin. Moreover, Yu Fei will be grateful to Prince Jin, and gaining the support of the Empress will be advantageous to you.”
Yu Fei…
Prince Jin asked, “Supervisor, can you introduce me to Yu Fei? I want to express my regards to her in person.”
“Mother and son have their positions; it is not appropriate to meet,” Gu Lianchang flatly refused.
Feeling disappointed, Prince Jin was interrupted by Zhang Jing outside the door, stating, “Supervisor, the Crown Prince has forcibly entered Yikun Palace and is having a dispute with Yu Fei.”
Gu Lianchang instantly left. Prince Jin, shocked, looked around the simple, sparsely furnished room, realizing there was no sign of a woman having been there—did she not follow him that night?
Before he could ponder further, Zhang Jing appeared at the door, saying softly, “Your Highness, please come this way.”
Prince Jin reluctantly followed, ordering, “Take me to see the situation with the Crown Prince.”
