Seeing that Zhang Chengyan’s attitude had softened, Bai Wutong continued to persuade him. "Your Majesty, please set your mind at ease. There is a long life ahead of us, and perhaps before long, we shall welcome even more adorable imperial princes and princesses. Furthermore, I have spent a great deal of effort during this time, and now, from the high-ranking officials to the common folk in the streets of the Capital, everyone is praising your acts of supreme filial piety and kindness. In my opinion, sending Yunyang to be raised by the Empress Dowager for a time would be the perfect finishing touch."
"To look at it another way, we can let Yunyang stay with the Empress Dowager for a while. When he grows older and begins to understand things, we can bring him back. This would not only fulfill your name for filial piety but would also not hinder our guidance and love for Yunyang—isn't that killing two birds with one stone? I do not consider Yunhe or Yunxi because they are already sensible, and since you have already established Yunhe as Crown Prince, he bears the heavy responsibility of the state and naturally cannot leave your side to live with the Empress Dowager."
Bai Wutong’s words seemed to be entirely for the sake of Zhang Chengyan, yet they cleverly hinted that she did not fully trust the Empress Dowager, and that this was merely a desperate measure taken for the sake of the Emperor’s holy reputation.
Chapter 369