However, some insightful people ridiculed these gossips.
"Why can't the Zhao family be loyal and devoted officials? And why would the Zheng family explicitly support any particular prince? The Zheng family has always been loyal to His Majesty and the court. The Zhao family and the Zheng family share the same stance, so isn't it only natural that they are on good terms with each other?"
Not only was it natural, but it was also the scene the emperor most wanted to see.
The Emperor is getting old, and his princes each have their own agendas, leading to fierce infighting in recent years. How could the Emperor be pleased to see his ministers choosing sides?
He has not yet passed away!
At this crucial moment, the high-profile display of friendship between the Zhao and Zheng families undoubtedly sends a clear signal to the outside world: they will not favor any of the princes, but will only be loyal to the current emperor.
How could the Emperor not be overjoyed?
He ruled for half his life; if he were to end up isolated and helpless, how would the world mock him?
Those who were enlightened couldn't help but applaud: "The Zhao and Zheng families are truly ingenious! By showing friendship at this crucial moment, the Emperor will surely look at them with new respect. Just wait and see, these two families will have smooth sailing ahead."
There has been much speculation and various interpretations.
However, no one guessed the truth: the friendship between the two families had nothing to do with court politics.
The Zhao family and Gu Qinlan tacitly remained silent, and even seemed somewhat pleased with the misunderstandings from the outside world.
After all, this would be the best protection for Zhao Qingyu and Zheng Huiyi.
No one would doubt the two girls.
The two girls were filled with gratitude after learning what their family had done for them.
They are so lucky that their families would rather be misunderstood than not protect them.
Zheng Huiyi felt this particularly deeply.
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