Whether it was agreeing to let him place people in the court or handing him the token that could command the Li family army, Yun Qing's every step was just right, and he was also handing over his own weaknesses to the Prince of Pingjiang little by little. He was very comfortable with this kind of flattery.

Yun Qing had watched many palace dramas and understood them well. Of course, she knew that in special circumstances, a certain degree of shared interests could lead to a more stable cooperative relationship.

Anyway, what she's giving the Prince of Pingjiang right now are just small favors, so she's giving them away. At least it can keep him from suspecting anything for the time being.

Their conversation took place on the official road, without any attempt to conceal it. After the Prince of Pingjiang had gone some distance, Yun Qing was about to turn around and head to the Taihe Hall when she heard officials whispering among themselves.

"I originally thought that the Grand Tutor was a true scholar of integrity, as rumored, and was wholeheartedly devoted to supporting the young emperor. But now it seems that he is just a person who seeks fame and fortune."

"Brother Yang Ke, don't say such things carelessly. We shouldn't meddle in these adults' affairs."

"What can't I say? I've done nothing wrong. If I can't even tell the truth, what's the point of me serving as an official in the court!"

The argument grew louder, and Yun Qing turned around to see a handsome young man. She vaguely remembered him; he was a student who had taken the exam in the same batch as Yun Qing and entered the court as an official. What was his name... Yan Yangke?

He was said to be quite straightforward and had few friends. There were some records of this person in unofficial histories. Yun Qing pondered, "Perhaps that's also an option."

However, his personality was somewhat impulsive. Perhaps he didn't understand that under such circumstances, absolute loyalty couldn't save the crumbling court.