Fang Zhou quietly returned to Di Ao's home.
The news had already spread that Di Ao was severely beaten by Qiao Sen at the succession ceremony, throwing the entire General Mansion into a panic. Some servants even started to flee, fearing they might get caught up if Di Ao's estate was seized.
In fact, their reaction was overblown. Whether Di Ao would fall was still unknown, depending on whether Qiao Sen could suppress the bureaucrats and initiate a purge of the Di Faction.
However, it made sense to prepare early. Even one of the three royal escorts responsible for Di Ao's safety had already fled, so it was futile to expect these servants to judge the situation accurately.
By noon, Di Ao was also sent back home. She had already received treatment from the Imperial Physician and just needed to recuperate at home.
