"But merely issuing a general amnesty is nowhere near enough," Rong Ruiyuan said. "Unless that cunning old fox, Gu Baijiang, sees substantial benefits, he will definitely not let go."
Consort Liang felt equally resentful, but she had no other choice and couldn't afford to lose her rationality. "Gu Baijiang is only trying to secure a way out for his family. At a time like this, you must be even more patient in appeasing him. Don't forget that your brothers are waiting in the wings, eyeing your position like hungry wolves. Gu Baijiang is the key right now. Not only do you need him to bend the knee, but you must also use this matter to show everyone in the imperial court that following you is their only path to a bright future."
"If we only pardon their current status, they'll just return to the capital as commoners," Rong Ruiyuan pointed out. "I'm afraid Gu Baijiang won't be satisfied with that."
