Yin He returned to Prince Duan's Mansion and immediately went to see Elder Can. Elder Can was busy scheming, as this affair was bound to cause a big stir, and naturally, it wouldn't be resolved just by having Ghost Shadow wander around in front of Ju Nanyi a couple of times.
If they wanted to make a big scene, then they needed to threaten someone whose words carried weight.
It was only natural for Elder Can to think of the Eldest Princess, the only high-ranking person he knew. Naturally, the Eldest Princess herself couldn't be touched, with Lan Xing by her side. But those around the Eldest Princess were vulnerable, and that easily manipulated Prince Consort was someone they could work with. Thus, Elder Can had been busy these past few days stirring up news in the homes of several powerful families.
Then, gradually, as the incident fermented, the final curtain could be drawn back.