The Empress Dowager glanced at Zhao Guangye, who was silently weeping at the edge of the couch, and nodded knowingly. In the end, they had reached this point; with the Emperor passing away, what was to be done about Ye? There had to be plans made for Ye.
"You will handle this matter!" The Empress Dowager glanced at Gu Chengyu, recalling a matter and thus deciding to send him away.
Gu Chengyu understood and nodded, bowing as he replied, "Yes!"
"He cannot go, cough cough! He must stay!" The Emperor's weak voice emerged, and Gu Chengyu turned to look at the awakened Emperor.
"Dundun!" The Empress Dowager wanted to speak but hesitated, finally just using a handkerchief to wipe her tears.
"Jinyu! Come over here, Empress, you may leave first!" The Emperor looked at the Empress, aware that his time was near and he had to quickly address the aftermath, lest it be too late.
