Eunuch Wan only felt that the Emperor truly had a tough life. He had done so much for him, only to be met with ingratitude.
Considerate of every detail inside and out, first it was about establishing his identity, then his reputation.
He wanted him to rightfully become the Crown Prince and also silence those opposing voices in the court, earning everyone's wholehearted approval.
From their perspective, Gu Youyou's actions seemed to be progressing smoothly, but who knew about the things the Emperor was silently doing behind the scenes? Without him blocking those troublemakers, how could they proceed smoothly?
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The Empress was extremely anxious. The secretly relayed messages were unfavorable to them, and she was in a bind, unable to send messages back.
Having no choice, she sent a message back to the Ducal Residence.
The old Duke at the Ducal Residence, already in his eighties yet still sharp-minded, immediately thought of a plan.
