She's the Lone Star
Zhongye shook his head and said, "He is not dead. The intention of this job was not to kill Ji Beizhou. The employer wanted him injured. As for the identity of the employer, it's an absolute secret. Only the mastermind knows."
Gu Shiyan chuckled lightly. "Heh! I already know who it is."
The Imperial Palace had no legitimate heirs, and the Second Prince, Ji Beizhou, had the status of the eldest son. Growing up under the Empress's care, he also had the status of a legitimate child. Although the crown prince had not been established yet, many people were already scheming.
The most capable person openly competing with Ji Beizhou was Ji Beiyuan. The Empress had no sons or favor, while Noble Consort Yu was favored above all in the harem and had a powerful maternal clan. It didn't take much thought to figure out that Ji Beichen was behind this.