Before the Empress Dowager passed away, Emperor Guangxi did summon Old Marquis Lu, but the latter kept his mouth tight. He didn't reveal a word about his conversation with the Empress Dowager, only repeatedly admitting his guilt.
Emperor Guangxi's longstanding grievances against the Lu Family weren't formed overnight; they couldn't be reversed simply by his mother's forceful persuasion.
Over the years, if not for Fanghua's sake, he would have acted against the Lu Family long ago.
Seeing her brother's anger wasn't subsiding, Fanghua advised, "Mother's body is still warm; Brother, you must not act recklessly. If you find it difficult to confront them, let me, as the daughter-in-law, ask. Perhaps I can get something out."
Emperor Guangxi, dressed in mourning from head to toe, didn't want to bring up the Lu Family and changed the subject directly, "Has my little nephew arrived?"
"He has," Fanghua nodded.
"Bring him here for me to see."
