Grand Empress Dowager Zheng was startled, clutching Jiang Shaohua's hand tightly: "The Imperial Guards will deal with the rebels, you stay by my side!"
Saying this wasn't for doubting Jiang Shaohua's capabilities, but because the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng was too frightened. With Jiang Shaohua by her side, she felt much more at ease.
Jiang Shaohua patiently persuaded the Grand Empress Dowager Zheng: "The rebels outside Jingyang Palace have all been tied up, and I have left plenty of manpower. Aunt has someone lock the palace doors. Regardless of the chaos outside, staying here is always safe."
"The palace is currently in turmoil; someone needs to step up and take charge. If I don't, who will?"
Grand Empress Dowager Zheng was speechless.
Indeed! The Emperor is dead, Princess Bao Hua is dead, Prince Ping is useless. Jiang Yi was a rebel, killed, and the rest of the Commandery Princes within the Imperial Family might harbor ulterior motives and are entirely untrustworthy.
