Old Madam Bai looked at Bai Jinglie standing before her, a sense of relief finally settling in her heart. 'My eldest grandson really is resourceful,' she thought. 'Even without military authority, he can still find other ways to help the Holy Emperor manage the state's finances.'
Bai Jinglie tried to argue, but Old Madam Bai cut him off. "Besides, do you really think an ordinary, well-bred young lady could fare well under Ms. Kuang?
Just look at the Central Palace now. Isn't it much quieter than when the late Emperor was still alive?"
Bai Jinglie finally understood her reasoning. "But not everyone is like Empress Zhou. Temperament is also very important. If she turns out to be a weak-willed person, wouldn't I be ruining her life?"
