Compared with Zheng Xian, Sima Yue was much more sensible.
When Cao Mao had first begun building his cause, he had gained considerable benefits by making use of her background.
It was also because of her disposition that she had not been purged after his great undertaking was accomplished.
Zheng Xian's position as empress was secure, but on many matters within the inner palace, Cao Mao still preferred to hear more of Sima Yue's advice.
Yet whenever something concerned Guo Ping, she lost her usual composure and easily became flustered.
At that moment, Sima Yue's face was full of worry.
"That child spends all day associating with people older than him, and now he's gone and caused this sort of trouble..."
Hearing her worries, Cao Mao could not help laughing.
"Isn't that a good thing?"
"He hurt someone this time. That might not have been clever, but it shows what sort of person he is."
"I would rather the child weren't so clever, as long as he was a person with morals."
"He sees injustice on the road and steps forward to help. In the future, I can entrust important matters to him!"
Hearing Cao Mao's words, Sima Yue immediately felt somewhat better.
The two went on to discuss matters within the inner palace.
"The empress has summoned many ministers and imperial clan ladies lately. I noticed that quite a few of them were trying to form a connection with the crown prince. Every other word out of their mouths was about their daughters..."
Cao Mao snorted coldly. "Hah. Like husband, like wife."
"How old is Awen? They're already setting their sights on him. Keep a closer eye on Aping too, lest he be taken in by those scoundrels."
The next day, Cao Mao opened his eyes early, ate,