The Safest Way

The emperor also considered another possibility: The anonymous letter's author remained concealed due to a lack of confidence in the emperor. This fueled his determination to eliminate the influence of the Public House and assert his true authority.

He vowed to become an emperor who couldn't be manipulated by anyone.

Silently, the emperor embarked on a quest to identify the anonymous letter's author. Su Bin quickly caught wind of this but desperately wanted to keep his involvement hidden.

Together with Qin Zhenzhen, they assessed the situation within the royal court and realized that the emperor's position was precarious. His limited wisdom, the General Manor's impatience with advice, and the Third Prince's lack of influence all played into the hands of the Public House. They wondered if the General Manor had more hidden agendas.