The bad husband wanted to bring his second wife into the house, so I turned around and became his st

Jiang Yu took a deep breath and calmed himself down.

She knew that Lin Wanqing was right. She couldn't give up now. She had to find a way to save the Jiang family.

She looked at Xiao Rong, her eyes full of pleading.

"Xiao Rong, I beg you, you must help me and save the Jiang family."

Xiao Rong looked at Jiang Yu, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Don't worry, I will help."

He took a deep breath and said, "We must find a way to meet the prince now. Only by meeting him can we know his true purpose and find a way to deal with it."

Jiang Yu nodded, she knew Xiao Rong was right.

"Okay, let's go find the prince."

The three of them looked at each other and saw determination in each other's eyes.

They know that the road ahead will be difficult, but they are ready. No matter what difficulties they encounter, they will work together to face them.

The prince's residence.

Jiang Yu and the other two stood outside the gate of the prince's mansion, looking at the wealthy family, their hearts filled with anxiety.

They knew that it would not be easy to see the prince, but they had to try.

Jiang Yu took a deep breath, walked forward, and said to the doorman, "Please inform them that Jiang Yu from the Jiang family wishes to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

Upon hearing this, the doorman looked Jiang Yu up and down, with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"You can't just see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince whenever you want?"

Jiang Yu frowned and was about to speak, but was stopped by Xiao Rong.

Xiao Rong smiled at the doorman, took out a silver ingot from his pocket and handed it over.

"Please inform the emperor that Xiao Rong from the Xiao family wishes to see His Royal Highness the Crown Prince."

The doorman took the silver, weighed it, and a smile immediately appeared on his face.

"So it's Young Master Xiao. My apologies." He turned and shouted towards the door, "Hurry and inform His Royal Highness the Crown Prince that Xiao Rong of the Xiao family wants to see you."

After a while, the doorman came out and said to Xiao Rong, "Your Highness, please invite Master Xiao in."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Rong nodded to the doorman, then turned to Jiang Yu and Lin Wanqing and said, "Wait here for me. I'll go in and take a look."

Jiang Yu and Lin Wanqing looked at each other and saw worry in each other's eyes.

"Xiao Rong, be careful." Jiang Yu warned.

Xiao Rong smiled slightly, "Don't worry, I will be careful."

After saying that, he turned and walked into the prince's residence.

Watching Xiao Rong's back disappear behind the door, Jiang Yu and Lin Wanqing felt anxious and uneasy.

They knew that what would happen next would be difficult to predict, and they could only pray silently that Xiao Rong would be safe.

Inside the Prince's residence.

Xiao Rong followed the guards to a side hall, where he saw the prince sitting on the throne, looking at him with dignity.

"Your servant Xiao Rong greets His Royal Highness the Crown Prince." Xiao Rong stepped forward and saluted the Crown Prince.

The prince looked at Xiao Rong, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong, you are so bold that you dare to ask to see me privately."

Xiao Rong's heart tightened when he heard this, but he knew that he couldn't show any fear.

He raised his head and looked directly into the Crown Prince's eyes, "Your Highness, I have something important to discuss with you."

The prince looked at Xiao Rong's determined eyes, and a hint of surprise flashed in his eyes.

He didn't expect that Xiao Rong would dare to look him in the eyes like that, and he couldn't help but look up to Xiao Rong a little more.

"Oh? What's the matter?" asked the prince.

Xiao Rong took a deep breath and asked, "Your Highness, is there any misunderstanding regarding the Jiang family?"

Upon hearing this, the prince's face suddenly darkened.

"The Jiang family is collaborating with the enemy and treason. The evidence is irrefutable. How could there be any misunderstanding?"

Xiao Rong's heart tightened, but he knew that he had to remain calm.

"Your Highness, the Jiang family has been loyal for generations and would never commit treason." He took a deep breath, "I implore Your Highness to investigate this matter and clear the Jiang family's name."

The prince looked at Xiao Rong, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong, how dare you question me?"

Xiao Rong lowered his head and said, "I dare not. I just hope that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince can find out the truth."

The prince looked at Xiao Rong and was silent for a while.

"Okay, I'll give you this chance." He raised his head. "If you can find evidence to prove the Jiang family's innocence, I'll pardon the Jiang family's sins."

Xiao Rong was delighted when he heard this.

"Thank you, Your Highness."

He knew that this was his only chance, and he must seize it to find evidence and prove the Jiang family's innocence.

The prince looked at Xiao Rong's back, a hint of deep meaning flashed in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong, I want to see if you can find evidence."

He raised his head and said to the guards, "Go, keep a close eye on Xiao Rong for me. I want to know his every move."

Upon hearing this, the guard bowed respectfully, then turned and walked out of the side hall.

The prince looked at the guard's back, a sinister glint in his eyes.

"Xiao Rong, I want to see if you can escape from my grasp."

On the other side, Lin Wanqing hurried to Lu Shengyuan's mansion with a heart full of worries.

Her steps were hurried, and she felt mixed emotions.

As I stepped into Lu Shengyuan’s study, a calm atmosphere hit me.

Lu Shengyuan was sitting at the desk, holding a teacup in his hand, as if he had already expected her arrival.

"Wanqing, you're here." He looked up, his eyes gentle and deep.

Lin Wanqing nodded and went straight to the point: "Shengyuan, do you know anything about the Jiang family?"

Lu Shengyuan gently put down the teacup, his eyes becoming solemn.

"I've heard it's quite complicated."

Lin Wanqing's heart tightened. "Then do you know that Xiao Rong is in the Prince's Mansion right now, trying to plead for the Jiang family?"

Lu Shengyuan frowned slightly when he heard this: "The Xiao family has always been close to the Crown Prince. I'm afraid they are not immune to this matter."

Lin Wanqing's face changed drastically.

"What? Are you saying that the Xiao family might be part of the prince's party? How could they possibly..."

She was halfway through her words when she suddenly realized something and her voice trembled: "They, they won't attack the Jiang family, right?"

Lu Shengyuan sighed, walked to Lin Wanqing and patted her shoulder gently.

"Wanqing, I know it's hard for you to accept, but the truth is often so cruel. However, don't worry too much. The Jiang family has been loyal for generations, and everyone in the court has witnessed it. There may be a turning point."

When Lin Wanqing heard this, a glimmer of hope flashed in his eyes, but then dimmed again.

"But why is the Zhenbei Marquisate targeting the Jiang family? There is no grudge between our two families!"

Lu Shengyuan shook his head.

"How can the affairs of the court be summarized by simple grudges? There are often many interests and forces involved behind the scenes, but no matter what, I will do my best to help the Jiang family."

Lin Wanqing looked at Lu Shengyuan gratefully, tears glistening in her eyes.

"Shengyuan, thank you. If the Jiang family can survive this disaster, I will definitely remember your kindness."

Lin Wanqing's mood was as if shrouded in dark clouds. She clenched her fists tightly, and her knuckles turned white from the force.

"Shengyuan, what about Xiao Rong and Jiang Yu? What should they do? Their engagement..."

Lu Shengyuan's brows were deeply furrowed, and a complex emotion flashed in his eyes.