Everyone agreed that the old Marquis' words were wise and executable. Not only did this demonstrate the position of The Chus, but it also represented a strategic withdrawal.
All of them analysed that the things Yang Wenfang said were assuredly not instructed by Lady Yang. Lady Yang, astute as she was, had been by the Emperor's side during his moments of difficulty and had once benefitted from the old Marquis' assistance. Therefore, she was well aware of how the old Marquis had aided the Emperor.
Her aim in allowing Yang Wenfang to grow closer to Prince He must have been to gradually foster feelings between the two of them, and maybe even form an amicable relationship with Chu Hanyan. The ideal outcome would be for Yang Wenfang to slowly replace Chu Hanyan in the heart of Prince He, initially as a mistress, and then gradually ascend.
