After the daughter was treated harshly by her family, everyone knelt down and begged for forgiveness

Fang Zhixuan was unable to move around easily and had difficulty coordinating his plans with his men. Ning Cangmo exploited this weakness, narrowly defeating Fang Zhixuan and successfully preventing Xu Mingqian from reporting the news.

Tong Zhenzhi was caught off guard and was summoned into the palace.

Gu Mengzhen followed An Xiaohuan's suggestion to test Tong Zhenzhi's loyalty, and the result was undeniable; his ambition remained unchanged.

If the purpose of the test was revealed, Tong Zhenzhi might be disheartened and think that her father was suspicious and heartless. So, Gu Mengzhen pretended to be a test by asking a few simple questions under the pretext of inquiring about the enemy's situation.

An Xiaohuan hid in the dark and memorized Tong Zhenzhi's appearance in case of emergency.

Tong Zhenzhi was safe and sound and walked out of Disheng Palace.

She came and went in a discreet manner, choosing to walk along a very secluded road. Passing by a room, she heard the voice of Eunuch Shen and stopped, thinking of going in and saying hello to the acquaintance.

There was a strange sound coming from the room, and she stopped mid-knock when she tried to knock on the door.

This person doesn't seem to be Eunuch Shen's follower.

Her true identity is still a secret, and since there are outsiders in Eunuch Shen's room, she cannot go in.

Xiao Shenzi smiled triumphantly.

"If you're talking about who around the Emperor you can please and who will benefit your future career, you've got the right person to ask."

His words aroused Tong Zhenzhi's curiosity, and she retracted her leg that had just taken a step forward.

The person who was talking to Xiao Shenzi was a young woman named Yuan Ling, who worked in the Imperial Astronomical Bureau as a fourth-rank official.

Yuan Ling took out a heavy purse and handed it to Eunuch Shen.

"Please give me some guidance, eunuch."

It was very easy to be discovered if she eavesdropped at the door, so Tong Zhenzhi tiptoed and hid in a secluded place.

Xiao Shenzi pretended to hesitate and accepted the purse.

"Your aunt, Madam Yu, has been kind to me. Now that Young Master Yuan has entered the court for the first time, I shall be of assistance."

The Madam Xuan he mentioned was Yuan Ying, the former Grand Historian of the Imperial Academy of History.

Not long ago, Yuan Ying resigned from the position of Grand Historian due to illness.

Ning Yunxi took advantage of the situation and helped Tang Botao get promoted to the position of Grand Historian, and asked Yan Yu to issue an edict to confer the title of Second Rank Lady on Yuan Ying, with the title of Yu.

Yuan Ling smiled flatteringly.

"My father-in-law is grateful and repays kindness. I admire him from the bottom of my heart."

"My aunt often mentions you, praising you for inheriting your father's talent and being exceptional."

Xiao Shenzi was embarrassed.

"I am truly a man of limited talent, and Madam Xuan's praise is excessive."

He got back to business.

"Young Master Ning, you may seem to be very favored, but in reality, you are just a rotten shell."

"I tell you the truth, he was originally under King Li's command, but he turned traitor."

"Once this kind of person is no longer useful, the emperor will abandon him and will never entrust him with important tasks."

"If you get close to him, the end will be miserable."

Yuan Ling was deeply moved by this.

"If it weren't for Eunuch Shen's warning, I would have been in great trouble."

She asked humbly.

"According to your opinion, who has a bright future?"

Xiao Shenzi answered with a smile.

"Master Xiao An, An Xiaohuan."

Yuan Ling raised a question.

"he?"

"He's been away in the borderlands for over a year, and he's been under Prince Li's command for so long, the Emperor is bound to become suspicious."

Xiao Shenzi was well versed in this and had a clear plan in mind.

"Master Xiao Yuan is wrong."

"Master Xiao An possesses both military prowess and strategic planning, and possesses exceptional medical skills. He is a rare talent. His journey to the borderlands is not for emergency relief, but rather a deliberate arrangement by the Emperor to ambush the enemy."

Yuan Ling was surprised.

"So, he returned with success?"

Xiao Shenzi told the truth.

"It is also."

"Lord Xiao An is a man of exceptional talent and strategy. He has been advising the Emperor since he was young. He is considered one of the Emperor's most distinguished advisors, and his status is unmatched."

Yuan Ling asked.

"Isn't Lord Xiao An a military official? Why does he know medicine?"

Xiao Shenzi replied.

"His martial arts skills were taught by his father, Lord An, the Bronze Minister; his medical skills were taught by Lord An, the Court Judge."

"The judge, Lord An, is his uncle."

Yuan Ling is bright and beautiful.

"I see."

Xiao Shenzi was beaming with joy.

"You can befriend Lord Xiaoan, and your future achievements will be limitless."

On the way back home, Tong Zhenzhi kept thinking about their conversation.

If she is lucky enough to meet Lord Xiao An, she may have the opportunity to restore her status as a princess and succeed to the throne.

The carriage had been running for a long time and still hadn't stopped, which made her suspicious.

Prince Dijin's mansion is not far from the imperial palace, so we should have arrived there long ago.

what happened?

Tong Zhenzhi lifted the curtain, opened the small window, and took a look at the scene outside the carriage.

She saw the carriage driving into a deserted alley. She was suddenly startled and hurriedly called for the coachman.

"Stop! Stop it!"

The coachman responded and stopped the carriage.

It looked like the groom had accidentally taken the wrong road.

Just when Tong Zhenzhi thought it was just a false alarm, a man suddenly came, opened the door and broke into the carriage.

Her heart was pounding with fear and she screamed loudly.

"what!"

Dou Ruiao closed the carriage door, pushed her down, and quickly covered her.

"Beauty, you want to kill me."

"Last time in Bingqing Garden, you wouldn't let me touch you, and I got a lot of people to cover for you and help you escape. Now, there are only the two of us. Let's see what tricks you can come up with."

Tong Zhenzhi used all her strength to struggle free.

"Dou Ruiao, let me go!"

Dou Ruiao was very skilled. He untied his own belt, tied up the delicate hands, and easily subdued the beauty.

"Oh?"

"You even know my name?"

"Beauty is indeed two-faced. She says she doesn't want it, but she really longs for it."

"You are so affectionate, I will naturally pity you..."

Tong Zhenzhi resisted.

"I am King Dijin's man. Do you dare to touch me? Are you going to die?!"

Several attempts ended in failure because she refused to cooperate. Dou Ruiao felt disappointed and could only endure his temper temporarily and resort to intimidation.

"King Dijin's people? Is that right?"

"Girl, why don't you guess? Why did I use a trick to bring you here? And how can I be sure that this is your carriage?"

"I saw you enter the palace to meet the emperor!"

Tong Zhenzhi was frightened and stopped resisting, completely exhausted.

"what?"

Seeing his frightened expression, Dou Ruiao lost interest.

"Does Prince Di Jin know about entering the palace to see the emperor?"

"Can I report it for you?"

Tong Zhenzhi shook her head repeatedly.

"No...no..."

Dou Ruiao smiled happily.

"If you want something from me, you should know what I want in return."

Tong Zhenzhi was timid and trembling.

"I……"

Dou Ruiao coaxed and persuaded.

"As long as you are obedient, I will never expose you."

"Okay?"

Tong Zhenzhi hesitated.

"I……"

Dou Ruiao's pupils were tinged with viciousness.

"It seems that the virgin doesn't want to deceive Prince Dijin. How about I accompany you to ask for an audience with the prince?"

Tong Zhenzhi had no choice but to show weakness and beg.

"If my deeds were discovered, my life would be in danger."

"Not only is Prince Di Jin unwilling to tolerate me, the Emperor also..."

"Lord Dou, please be kind and let me go."

Dou Ruiao was in high spirits.

"Why are you begging for mercy? What do you mean by letting you go? You're saying it as if it's a punishment."

"If you don't understand, let me teach you."

"Flowering is very simple. Just lie still. It doesn't take any energy and it will bring you a sense of pleasure."

"You'll know the specific feeling once you try it."