Chapter 520 Acting

Marquis Chu, seeing the astonished expressions of the third lady and Afu, said, "Everyone, please take a seat." He then briefly outlined the events that had transpired.

Apparently, the emperor had managed to attend court despite his ill health, and had started by praising Marquis Chu for his vast contributions in supporting the Crown Prince to defeat the Second Prince's party, demonstrating unparalleled strategic wisdom. He also commended him for disciplining Princess Rong Zhao appropriately on his behalf. Since he was no longer a prince consort, he should no longer shirk his responsibilities and was thus appointed as the Right Army Commander and the Grand Preceptor, both of the first rank...