As the saying goes, better you than me! At a time like this, if you can find someone to take the blame, do it!
If the two of them were plotting against Duke Weiguo on their own, they might have to think twice, for although Duke Weiguo seems a bit muddled when it comes to matters of succession in his own household, when it comes to the affairs of the Imperial Court, he is incredibly shrewd. Otherwise, he wouldn't have managed to secure such a crucial position.
But with the two of them joining forces, there's nothing to fear!
Especially Zhu Haoran, who harbors a small secret he cannot reveal to outsiders.
In the Qi City matter, although he ultimately handled it smoothly and received commendation from His Majesty along with a promotion, it was a near death experience for him.
