Noble Lady Shi listened to what Xin Lin had to say, still with some confusion in her eyes.
"Noble Lady Shi, why do you think you have been able to live well with your child all these years?"
Xin Lin asked in return.
"Isn't it because the Emperor has regards for me or the friendship with my father?"
Noble Lady Shi hesitated.
Xin Lin shook her head.
"Since ancient times, emperors have been heartless. If he truly cherished General Shi's friendship, he would not have ordered his family seized and driven the old General to death. If he had the slightest bit of affection for you, he would not have believed the rumors and doubted that the child was his own flesh and blood. What he truly fears are those loyal subordinates behind the old General."
Xin Lin analyzed.
General Shi, a veteran of three dynasties, held high prestige in the military.
Those he personally brought up now occupy high positions in the court.
