Gu Antong needed to give birth to the Imperial Grandson as soon as possible. Only then could she tie herself firmly to the Third Prince. If Gu Antong proved capable, they could also set their sights higher.
However, for now, the father and son both wanted to resolve their immediate troubles. Gu Baijiang continued to ponder their next steps to ensure a more secure footing.
Gu Kaiping left the residence with the silver. He had to make the best use of these limited funds. Before leaving the capital, the prisoners' shackles couldn't be removed, so he couldn't buy too many items; otherwise, they would become a burden. But with only this small amount in silver notes, he truly found it somewhat unpresentable.
