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The repeated blows to the Ducal Residence's power had caused many of its supporters to waver in their conviction.
Out of the three princes, two had already begotten heirs, yet King Jin, who was the first to establish himself, remained childless—a persistent concern gnawing at everyone's minds.
Lacking an heir simply would not do; when His Majesty proposes to appoint the Crown Prince, wouldn't King Jin's faction lose much of its clout?
But conversely, those ladies who were poisoned are still undergoing treatment; they aren't fools, naturally they wouldn't suggest King Jin take in more consorts while their own daughters are incapable of bearing children. Hence, everyone is quite torn—should they bear children or not?
There's only one woman in the residence capable of bearing children, saving much trouble.
"Madam, now that the Prince showers our Madam with his favor night after night, we have indeed turned misfortune into luck."
