After being exiled with her husband and children, she returned with great power to rule the world

Kyoto was shrouded in darkness, and the moonlight was as bright as water, but it could not dispel the panic and fear in Master Rong's heart. He slumped in the chair in the study, staring out the window with empty eyes, but his thoughts were like a wild horse running wildly in chaotic imagination.

He really couldn't think of anyone else except Crown Prince Zhao Hao who could spread rumors to every corner of Kyoto like a surging tide overnight, and who had such ability and was determined to put the Rongguo Mansion to death.

Suddenly, a thought flashed through his mind like lightning. The only person who knew the truth might have already fallen into the hands of the prince.

Master Rong suddenly stood up, his hands clenched subconsciously, and his joints turned white from the force.

He could no longer endure the fear and anxiety that was like a leech on his heel, so he turned and rushed towards his father, Rong Taigong's study.

"Dad, I..." Master Rong rushed into the study panting, only to find that Mr. Rong was discussing important matters with a group of staff with serious expressions.

Rong Taigong's majestic gaze swept over instantly, a trace of undisguised displeasure flashing in his eyes, and he scolded in a low voice: "Why are you so flustered? How disgraceful!"

Rong Taigong had been active in officialdom throughout his life and had experienced countless storms. He was already extremely disappointed with his son's mediocrity and impetuousness.

Master Rong is nearly fifty years old, but he still acts rashly and has no composure at all. If it weren't for the reputation of Grandpa Rong and the care of Concubine Rong in the palace, how could he have supported this huge Duke's Mansion over the years?

After being swept by his father's glance, Master Rong finally realized his loss of composure. He coughed lightly, tried to straighten his manners in front of his staff, and said a little awkwardly, "Father, I have something important to discuss with you."

Rong Taigong frowned slightly, thinking to himself, at this critical moment, what could be more important than the exposure of Concubine Rong's false identity?

However, seeing his son's eagerness, he thought it must be for a reason, so he nodded slightly and said, "Go ahead!"

Master Rong looked around and saw that everyone in the room was the Rong family's trusted aides. There was no need to hide anything, so he told them all his guesses.

He thought his speculation would cause an uproar in the room, but he didn't expect that after listening to it, Rong Taigong just looked at him coldly and said, "We guessed it when we heard the news last night."

Master Rong was stunned for a moment. He felt stupid and embarrassed and wished he could find a hole in the ground to crawl into.

He was about to leave this humiliating place, but was stopped by Rong Taigong: "Boss, stay and discuss this with us. This battle concerns the life and death of the Rong family. How should we fight this battle? Give us your suggestions."

Rong Taigong has experienced countless storms in his life, but he has never felt as if he was on the edge of an abyss as he did today. Although he appears calm on the surface, he is actually extremely anxious in his heart.

The staff looked at Master Rong who sat down obediently, and continued the discussion at the signal of Grandpa Rong.

"The speed at which those rumors spread is really alarming, but fortunately no one has dared to mention this in front of the emperor yet. But the emperor is by no means an ordinary person. How could he not notice the strangeness of the ministers in the court today? I believe he will send someone to investigate soon. It is only a matter of time before this matter reaches the emperor's ears." An aide said worriedly.

"If the person behind this presents the irrefutable evidence to the emperor, our Rong family will be doomed. Therefore, the most urgent task is to destroy the evidence before it is presented. Without evidence, those rumors will ultimately be nothing but groundless duckweed." Another aide took over the conversation with a serious expression.

"Besides, anyone can spread rumors, so we can't just sit there and wait for death. We might as well find ways to spread opinions that are beneficial to us and confuse the public." Someone else made a suggestion.

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Rong Taigong listened quietly to everyone's speeches and agreed with these methods in his heart, but he also knew very well that the mastermind behind this incident was the prince. How easy would it be to find the key evidence and destroy it under his nose?

This requires a lot of time, and what they lack most right now is time. Every minute and every second is as precious as their lives.

After a long silence, Rong Taigong's demeanor suddenly changed, and his eyes revealed a determination and decisiveness.

After a night of deep deliberation, he had already made a decision that could change the fate of the Rong family: "Boss, send a pigeon to inform the First and Second Princes immediately that the situation has changed."

"Hiss!" As soon as Mr. Rong finished speaking, everyone in the room took a breath of cold air.

It’s no wonder that they reacted so strongly. Rong Taigong’s decision was too sudden and too shocking.

This is an act of treason. If it fails, it will be a heinous crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of the clan. However, the Rong Mansion is now in dire straits because of the Rong Guifei incident. Even if the nine generations of the clan are not exterminated, the end will probably be extremely miserable.

Instead of waiting for death, it is better to give it a try.

The Rongguo Mansion has been painstakingly managed for many years. With the two trump cards of the eldest prince and the second prince, its power cannot be underestimated, and there may be a chance of success.

Furthermore, they have the solid backing of the Ji family of Min'an State. Even if they fail in the end, they may be able to save some people with the strength of the Ji family.

Rong Taigong stayed up all night, repeatedly weighing the pros and cons, and thinking about it all night before he finally made up his mind to make this bold decision.

Seeing that everyone's faces turned pale with fear from his words, Rong Taigong felt an unprecedented sense of relaxation, and a determination to burn his boats surged in his heart.

Putting aside the fact that the Rongguo Mansion had already begun to harbor thoughts of rebellion, Emperor Zhao instructed Eunuch Zhao to gather information during the morning court session.

The confidant sent by Eunuch Zhao was very capable. After walking around the alley a few times, he heard people talking in low voices in the corner.

"Hey, have you heard about that thing?" A shrill voice sounded, and the person who spoke moved stealthily closer to the person next to him, as if afraid that others couldn't hear him.

"You heard about it too? I just heard Chen Zheng mention it. Oh my God! The Min'an Kingdom is so cruel that they actually switched the daughter of Rong Taigong and made Princess Min'an the imperial concubine. She also gave birth to two princes! Oh my God, then the eldest prince and the second prince will become Min'an Kingdom's people?" Another voice was filled with shock and panic that was difficult to conceal.

"Fortunately, our Zhao crown prince is still here, otherwise..."

"Shh, don't say that! If this gets out, you'll be punished with death!"

"Yes, yes, oh, I deserve a slap on the mouth!"

As he spoke, he actually slapped himself twice. Although the slaps were not heavy, they woke up Eunuch Zhao's confidant who was eavesdropping nearby.

The man looked around in doubt at the market town, which was much more dull than usual. He finally understood why everyone was so secretive and spoke in very low voices along the way, as if they were afraid of being overheard.

He didn't dare stay any longer and hurried back to the palace to report to Eunuch Zhao.