Some "recognize the times" and aligned themselves with the late Emperor.
Some chose neutrality, unwilling to become sacrificial lambs in the battle between the Emperor and Empress.
Others continued their loyalty to the He Family, becoming the main trump card for the original owner to protect herself and her son's life.
Of course, this last group was not large, consisting only of two or three founding nobles.
Fortunately, the original owner acted decisively, causing the late Emperor to pass away four years ago.
The original owner became the Regent Empress Dowager. Though there were three Great Ministers and many of the late Emperor's trusted aides, she still held the position of rightful authority.
As the Empress Dowager, as long as she didn't openly rebel, the court ministers couldn't do much against her.
Regarding her promotion of trusted aides and building her power in the court, the powerful ministers of the Political Affairs Hall would just turn a blind eye.
