Chu Yun and Xiao Zai spent the next days until the Queen Consort and the Third Princess' arrival, smoothing the field.
As expected, the remaining ministers didn't take it well. "I don't think his Majesty should look into any marriages alliances so soon after the attack on his person," one of the ministers said, a mousy man who previously barely raised his voice above a whisper, but now, due to their reduced numbers, found himself being one of the most senior members of the court.
He chanced a look at the people standing next to him in search of support. "In fact, his Majesty's first priority should be to find replacements for all the traitorous ministers," he looked up at Xiao Zai on the throne, but his gaze drifted to Chu Yun sitting by his side. "Most ministries have very depleted resources."
Chu Yun smiled down at him, and answered in Xiao Zai's stead. "That is already being addressed."
He didn't elaborate.
