237, "Fabricated Charges" and the Era of Obsolete Firearms (Two in One)_3

"However, remember not to get involved in this matter in any way, and don't even think about doing anything."

Li Yinglong let out a long sigh of relief and smiled:

"Father instructed me well. I will be sure to keep a close eye on him."

...

Unlike the top ministers in the court, who were curious and attentive to Zhao Douan's actions,

they each speculated and conjectured about the purpose behind Zhao Douan's actions, and whether there was any conspiracy.

The majority of ordinary officials, not knowing the inside story, seemed to take pleasure in others' misfortune and watched the drama unfold.

They attributed Zhao Douan's actions to him getting carried away!

Some officials, considering themselves clever, confidently concluded in private:

"Zhao Douan has been used by the Empress as a pawn to clean up the military officer group.

However, a favored minister, when compared to the entirety of the military officers, which is more important, could not be more obvious.