The Rebirth of a Concubine's Daughter and Her Heartless Lover!

Surging

Shen Yiyao's mood grew increasingly complicated. The power struggle within the palace was like a tangled web, fraught with danger at every step. She had long since realized that while she had superficial control of the situation, the undercurrents were surging, and any slight negligence could lead to her failure.

Shen Yiyao's heart sank at the results of Nangong Xiu's investigation. Indeed, some unknown power lurked behind Bai Yueqin. Although these forces hadn't yet been fully exposed, Shen Yiyao could already sense a sense of unease. She knew that this woman, while seemingly an ally, could also be one of her most dangerous future enemies.

Nangong Xiu understood and replied in a low voice, "Yes, Miss."

Shen Yiyao sat at her desk, her gaze calmly scanning the intelligence. She knew she was facing an unprecedented challenge. Behind Bai Yueqin, there might be complex connections with external forces, or perhaps a hidden connection between her and Shen Qianyun's death. All of these could be the key to Shen Yiyao's rise to power.

She smiled faintly, a confident glint in her eyes. "Since external forces are so active, and these ministers within the palace are pressing me, I will go along with the situation. As long as I can grasp their weaknesses and control my own pieces, no one will be able to shake my position."

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A few days later, Shen Yiyao convened another meeting of the Shen Mansion's top brass. This time, she decided to personally uncover some long-hidden secrets and expose the true colors of those ministers behind the scenes. She knew that to gain the upper hand in this game, she had to completely destroy those seemingly loyal but treacherous forces.

At the start of the meeting, the atmosphere in the Shen residence was extremely tense. Everyone present knew that this meeting was of great importance, and Shen Yiyao's face was stern, her eyes like knives, and it seemed that no one could escape her scrutiny.

"Miss Shen, we have some new insights into the power vacuum following Shen Qianyun's death," a senior official said, his words hinting at a probing tone. "If the current situation within the Shen Mansion isn't stabilized promptly, external forces may seize the opportunity to intervene. Some of our ministers are also beginning to have different opinions."

Shen Yiyao raised her head slightly and smiled. "I've heard all these different opinions. If that's the case, why not let everyone speak out so that there won't be any lingering feelings?"

This sentence seemed to carry a certain hint, and everyone lowered their heads, not daring to meet her gaze. Shen Yiyao's calmness and composure had already made them feel a chill. Her every word was filled with unquestionable majesty, and there was no wavering in her eyes.

The meeting entered a heated phase, and Shen Yiyao reviewed the statements of each minister one by one. Most of them seemed hesitant and did not seem to fully trust her. And those ministers who had once been loyal to Shen Qianyun had clearly begun to try to show their fox tails in front of her.

"Ms. Shen, in this case, how do you plan to deal with the situation next?" A middle-aged minister finally couldn't help but ask, with a hint of provocation in his tone.

Shen Yiyao's lips curled slightly, her gaze sweeping across him like a knife. "How do we arrange this? I intend to reshuffle the power structure within the Shen Mansion. Everyone's position needs to be re-evaluated." Her voice was cold and commanding. "But I need each of you to pledge your loyalty to me."

She paused, then changed her tone: "If anyone has ulterior motives and wants to seize power at this time, please leave the Shen Mansion immediately. The future of the Shen Mansion will not tolerate any betrayers."

Her words were sharp, and no one dared to underestimate them. Although the ministers were full of doubts, they could only bow their heads silently and dared not say anything more. A sharp light flashed in Shen Yiyao's eyes. She knew that today's meeting was a key step for her to regain power in the Shen Mansion.

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After the meeting, Shen Yiyao returned to her study and took a deep breath. She knew clearly that every opponent in this chess game was not as simple as they appeared. Not only did she have to face threats from powerful officials, but she also had to be wary of infiltration from external forces. And Bai Yueqin, her once trusted ally, seemed to be quietly changing her stance.

"Nangong Xiu, have you found out Bai Yueqin's whereabouts?" Shen Yiyao asked, her voice still calm, but revealing a hint of tension that could not be ignored.

"Yes, Miss." Nangong Xiu responded respectfully and turned to leave.

Shen Yiyao's eyes grew deep. She knew that in the days ahead, the situation would be volatile and turbulent. Every piece of information, every struggle, would bring her closer to her ultimate goal—to completely control the Shen Mansion and become the winner of this power game.

An even more fervent determination ignited in her heart: "No matter how dangerous the road ahead is, in the end, only I can stand at the top of this storm."

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