"Once this matter settles down, the Old Master will no longer favor that little cheap person, give me...!"
Saying this, the Eldest madam paused, making a decisive gesture.
The two old maids behind her nodded in unison, saying, "Madam, rest assured, we know what to do."
"Mm, withdraw now, I'm weary."
"Yes."
The servants withdrew one after another.
Imperial Palace, Imperial Study Room.
The Emperor was reviewing memorials to the throne when a little eunuch hurried in to report, "Your Majesty, the richest man Gu Ruochen requests an audience."
The Emperor looked up in surprise and asked, "Why has he come?"
Lately, the Emperor had been so busy with matters concerning Wei Country that he was unaware of external happenings.
Little Eunuch: "Reporting to Your Majesty, Old Master Gu's concubine was beaten, causing a sensation throughout the city, and Old Master Gu cannot swallow his anger, so he's come to file a complaint."
