The palace servants brought all the memorials to Lu Linlang's palace, and Lu Linlang reviewed them one by one.
The imposter went to court, but after the court session, it was she and the Second Prince who handled these memorials.
"Mother Empress, regarding the imperial decree about the Gu family, should it be issued or not?" the Second Prince asked.
To enfeoff the heir.
Heh, has that concubine An finally couldn't hold on? She liked Gu Sinian, but the Protector of the Nation Duke preferred Gu Siya. It was already common knowledge that the two siblings were not on good terms because of who would be the heir. Now, to win over the Protector of the Nation Duke, they were willing to give up Gu Sinian?
"Issue it," Lu Linlang said.
"In that case, wouldn't the Protector of the Nation Duke..." The Second Prince was somewhat confused.
"If that Gu Changwei had gotten his wish the first time he submitted the memorial, he would naturally be grateful to Concubine An. But as far as I know, Gu Changwei submitted memorials several times and did not get his wish. Gu Changwei would naturally blame Concubine An for all of this! Therefore, agreeing now, in Gu Changwei's view, is merely Concubine An trying to win him over. The deep-seated resentment, how can it be easily won over? I want Concubine An to try to steal a chicken only to lose the rice, fail to win over Gu Changwei, and also create a rift between herself and Gu Sinian." Empress Lu looked as if she had seen through it all.
"Only Mother Empress thinks so thoroughly. Your son is ashamed, I never thought of this." The Second Prince suddenly realized.
"You, you usually don't have enough contact with these matters. Don't worry, Mother Empress will assist you well, and the entire Lu family is your backing." Empress Lu said confidently.
"With Mother and maternal grandfather and uncles helping, your son fears nothing." the Second Prince said.
"What do you think of your cousin?" Empress Lu suddenly asked.
"My cousin is intelligent, naturally she is excellent." the Second Prince replied.
Empress Lu was very satisfied. "My intention, along with your maternal grandfather and uncles, is for your cousin to accompany you."
"But I already have Qingyue by my side. Cousin is talented and the legitimate daughter. To be a concubine, wouldn't that be too much of a compromise?" the Second Prince exclaimed.
Empress Lu glared at him. "How can a daughter of the Lu family be a concubine? Naturally, she should be your principal wife."
"Then, then what about Qingyue..." the Second Prince stammered.
"You tell her to be more proactive, and then you can still have a place for her by your side. If she is ignorant, then there are naturally places for the ignorant." Empress Lu said slowly.
"But..." The Second Prince was unwilling. His feelings for Qingyue were very good. He liked Qingyue, and Qingyue was also devoted to him. Moreover, Qingyue always knew how to advance and retreat, was generous and graceful, and did an excellent job whether it was taking care of his life or managing the household.
Qingyue had not made any mistakes, and even if she had, he would be willing to forgive her.
"Those who achieve great things do not bother with trivialities." Empress Lu said with a serious expression. "My son, do you not know who Mother Empress is working so hard for?"
"Your son is the legitimate son. Mother Empress, even if you didn't... your son would still be the Crown Prince." the Second Prince said.
"Naive!" Lu Linlang said angrily. "Don't you see how much your father values your eldest brother?"
"Eldest brother is capable and can better assist your son in the future." the Second Prince said.
"Assist? He clearly wants to replace you." Empress Lu said angrily. "Mother Empress is planning so much for you, how can you be so unprogressive? Are you trying to anger Mother Empress to death?"
"Mother Empress, please calm down. Your son did not." the Second Prince said. "Your son listens to Mother Empress, but about Qingyue... Mother Empress, can you not..."