Shao Yunduan held deep respect for Minister Old Yun, viewing him as a guiding light in his life. Regardless of what the old man did, Shao Yunduan always regarded him as a mentor.
Despite this, the fact that the late Crown Prince had been Minister Old Yun's favored disciple made Shao Yunduan feel somewhat uneasy about stepping into his role. He was aware of the difficult position he was in, but he couldn't change his course now.
Xie Jingrong seemed to sense Shao Yunduan's inner turmoil and clarified, "The Old Minister has recently devoted himself to Buddhism. He shaved his head before the Buddha a month ago and has since withdrawn from worldly affairs."
Shao Yunduan was taken aback. "Is that true—"
Xie Jingrong's words seemed to imply that Minister Old Yun had deliberately distanced himself from worldly matters. It appeared that the Old Minister might have chosen to become a monk to avoid involvement in political struggles or potential conflicts between the two "emperors."
