Jin Canghan steadied himself and said calmly, "If His Majesty truly disregards ancestral law and makes an exception to promote Your Ladyship's younger brother, the Su family will certainly become the target of everyone's anger."
Jin Canghan lowered his eyes, hiding the cold glint in them, and gently reminded her, "Your Ladyship, in this palace, you can only trust anyone's words by thirty percent."
What he truly wanted to say was that not a single word from the Emperor could be trusted.
But afraid of arousing suspicion, he could only offer a slight reminder.
Su Qiao naturally understood what he meant. She curved her lips slightly, then turned to look at the group of palace maids and eunuchs behind her.
"Starting today, Little Yu will be the chief eunuch in charge of Jingren Palace. Everyone must obey his orders."
"Yes."
Although Little Yu had risen through the ranks very quickly, no one dared object.
Though Little Yu looked submissive before his master and Empress, when facing them, his gaze was as sharp as a knife.
Nanny Bai and Chunyu knew he was one of their own, so naturally they had no objections either.
The only one who objected was Ren Dong, who had long disliked Little Yu. But even she no longer dared speak up at that moment.
Su Qiao's earlier threat to send her out of the palace had already frightened her.
Jin Canghan had not expected her to trust him so deeply. The affection in his heart was almost impossible to suppress. The corners of his lips lifted slightly as he hurriedly bowed. "Thank you for Your Ladyship's grace."
"Rise."
"This is what you deserve. I only hope you won't disappoint me."
Su Qiao gave him a meaningful look before shifting her gaze ahead.
"This servant will never