Push the Boat with the Water

So it turned out that the Emperor was deeply moved by the Empress Dowager's kindness and had always respected and doted on her.

The Empress Dowager was not in politics, and her sense of propriety was excellent, but her ears were soft and people kept asking for her.

The return of House Zhi-An to the capital was not the first nor the last. It annoyed the emperor, but he didn't know how to refuse.

So the emperor's intention was for Yi Qing to hold back House Yi An. It would be best if their reputations were to be ruined and the empress dowager ashamed. In the future, she should refrain from dictating matters to the imperial court, lest he make things difficult for himself.

Look, it really was used as a gun for him.

The Emperor stared at Yi Qing, "Victory is the only option, defeat is not allowed."

Yi Qing extended his hand, "Where are the benefits?"