Chapter 372: Chapter 195: Protecting the Shortcoming (Two Updates in One)_3

"Is this emperor that weak?" Gu Jiao asked.

Du Ruohan sighed: "In the past, Empress Dowager Zhuang took control of the government, and the cabinet's power was all in the hands of her brother, who was also State Tutor Zhuang. The political situation might slightly change this year due to the Empress Dowager's illness. She went to the imperial villa for recuperation, and the Zhuang family's power is not as strong as it used to be. However, precisely because of this, all forces must seize this last chance, otherwise, once his Majesty finally takes back the reins, it would be difficult for them to manipulate the Palace Examination."

Fen Lin and his friends spent a joyous day in Bishui Alley, except for Du Ruohan, who lost terribly, gambling away next month's allowance.

The old lady was happily counting the money inside the house.

Fen Lin and his friends said their goodbyes.

Before leaving, the three men cast a strange glance at Xiao Liulang.