Chapter 927 - 921: Identity
She had to secure a backup plan for herself and for the Lin Residence.
The Empress was unreliable, and now with the emergence of a legitimate eldest Prince, it was still unclear what attitude the Emperor and court officials had towards him.
This was the legitimate eldest son, not like Prince Qin, who had no background, no power, and was a younger sibling born out of wedlock.
Since she couldn’t rely on the Empress, she indeed needed to prepare thoroughly for herself and the Lin Residence, rather than foolishly handing everything over.
No, this matter was of great importance; she had to discuss it thoroughly with Lin Xingyi.
"Hen Xiang, go see if the master has returned. If he has, tell him that Madam has important matters to discuss with him."
Thus, the maid of the old Madam and the maid of Mrs. Lin both stood by the main gate, eagerly waiting.
Meanwhile, the main subject, Lin Xingyi, a man who always abided by the rules and was very self-disciplined, wouldn’t come home in the middle of the night unless summoned by the Emperor. Yet, tonight, no one knew where he had gone.
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Upon realizing she had been betrayed, Gu Youyou was extremely furious.
"All of you ingrates, I’ve been providing for you well, and this is how you repay me? I don’t expect you to maintain your integrity in wealth or poverty, or remain unbent in the face of power. But at least be smart about it, don’t blurt out everything you shouldn’t! Sigh, Xiang Chun doesn’t matter, but Searcy, aren’t you usually clever? How could you not handle such a small matter?"