The husbands of those ladies explained, "That's because she has the Emperor's strong support behind her."
"Have you ever wondered why the Emperor would suddenly bestow upon her the title of County Princess? Is it really just because of her previous actions in Jindu?"
"Both the Zheng and Zhao families are loyal subjects. They have interacted frequently and have a close relationship. The Zhao family has even publicly adopted the Princess of Linchuan as their goddaughter. Their stance is very clear: they are only loyal to the Emperor and will not favor any of the princes."
"Moreover, what she said today undoubtedly enhanced the Emperor's prestige. The Emperor originally intended to elevate the status of the Zheng and Zhao families, but their official positions could not be significantly changed at present, so he went along with it and bestowed upon her the title of County Princess. In this way, both the Zheng and Zhao families gained respect."
"Princess Linchuan is extremely clever. She understood the Emperor's intentions, which is why she was able to openly reject the Fourth Prince's wife's proposal in the palace. This was to show the Emperor her loyalty, and at the same time, she was using the Fourth Prince's wife to demonstrate the firm stance of the Zheng and Zhao families to the other princes."
Upon hearing these explanations, the ladies suddenly understood and all showed admiration for Gu Qinlan.
"I never expected that this young Princess of Linchuan would have such a deep mind and be able to come up with such a strategy in such a short time. If it were me at that age, I might have reluctantly agreed due to too many concerns. But in that case, my impression in the Emperor's eyes would be greatly diminished, and it might even implicate the Zheng and Zhao families."
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