In Ruiyang Pavilion, the Lin and Dong families were discussing resigning from office.
On the other side, the Emperor and the Fourth Prince were not idle either.
Although their eyes were on the opera stage, their minds were active elsewhere.
The Emperor's first words to the Fourth Prince were:
"Regarding the matter of Consort Yin Ning, I've relied much on Uncle and the Princess Consort's assistance; otherwise, who knows how long the people would misunderstand her."
"Your Majesty speaks too highly, those few people's household was a mess, yet they still tried to throw mud at Consort Yin Ning, so naturally, I had to teach them a lesson. They still have the nerve to go to court?"
At this, the Emperor couldn't help but laugh.
Indeed, ever since their scandals were exposed, the Emperor received petitions feigning illness for leave.
Though he was in the traveling palace, unlike the Imperial Palace, where he attended court daily.
Yet every few days, he met with the court officials.
