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

Undercurrents surge, forces reorganize

Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu entered the palace, their steps light and steady. Though her expression remained calm, a myriad of thoughts raced within her. She now clearly realized that the situation within the palace was more complex than she had imagined. The secret letter from an outside force had made her realize that the predicament facing the Shen family far exceeded her expectations.

"Miss, have you really decided to bring this secret letter to the Emperor?" Nangong Xiu asked in a low voice, a hint of worry in his voice. He knew that Shen Yiyao's move meant that she was no longer simply relying on the existing power structure in the palace, but was preparing to completely reverse the situation through a shocking struggle.

Shen Yiyao nodded, her eyes firm. "Since the enemy is no longer hiding, there's no need for us to pretend ignorance. Rather than waiting until the situation gets out of control, it's better to take the initiative and disrupt all the chess games in advance. The emperor needs to know that behind this struggle, there are too many hidden dangers that cannot be ignored."

Nangong Xiu looked at her deeply and sighed: "Miss, are you really going to fight these people? The power behind them is probably far stronger than we imagined."

Shen Yiyao smiled calmly, but her tone was filled with unshakable determination: "So what if they are powerful? If we don't fight them, we will eventually be completely swallowed up. The Shen family will not allow themselves to become pawns of any force, and we will not allow others to dictate our fate."

As the two chatted, they arrived at the palace's meeting hall. The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his brow slightly furrowed, clearly awaiting their arrival. Shen Yiyao stepped forward, bowed her head, and then handed over the secret letter.

"Your Majesty, this is an urgent secret letter from outside the palace," Shen Yiyao said gently, "The letter contains some important information related to the Shen Mansion. I implore Your Majesty to review it."

The emperor took the letter and glanced at it gravely, his expression instantly becoming serious. He held the letter in his hand and then waved his hand, signaling Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu to leave.

"You go down first. I need some time to think alone." The emperor's tone was a little tired, and it was obvious that he was not calm inside.

Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu stepped aside, standing silently. Their eyes met, each sensing the other's anxiety and tension. At this moment, the situation in the palace had become unprecedentedly complex. Whether the Shen family could survive this turmoil depended on the emperor's choice.

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The emperor's solitary contemplation didn't last long. Less than half an hour later, another order came from the palace, summoning Shen Yiyao and Nangong Xiu to the palace.

When they reentered the meeting hall, the emperor had already stood up, his gaze sharp as a knife as he stared directly at Shen Yiyao. "Shen Yiyao, I know you've already deployed quite a few pawns in the palace, but do you realize that everything you're involved in is far more complicated than you imagined? Are you sure you have enough strength to deal with this impending storm?"

The emperor turned and walked to the window, gazing at the distant view outside the palace, as if pondering something profound. After a moment, he turned back to the throne, his eyes as sharp as a sword: "Shen Yiyao, now that you have revealed this situation, what are you going to do?"

Shen Yiyao spoke without hesitation, "Your Majesty, the cooperation between the Shen Mansion and Concubine Meng has entered a critical stage. The next task is to completely weaken the power of Minister Zuo's family, while at the same time ensuring that the Shen Mansion's position is not shaken by any force. All I ask is that Your Majesty support our series of measures in the palace. If Your Majesty can give the Shen Mansion sufficient support, we will be able to emerge from this struggle and completely break the current deadlock."

The emperor was silent for a moment, his eyes becoming more profound. "You know, although Concubine Meng supports you, her ambitions go far beyond that. Her cooperation with the Shen family is just a superficial cover; she has enormous interests hidden behind it. If I support you, it would be equivalent to forming an alliance with Concubine Meng. If her plan ultimately fails, the Shen family will probably become a scapegoat."

Shen Yiyao showed no fear, instead revealing a hint of a sneer. "Your Majesty, you don't know. Concubine Meng is not completely uncontrollable. If we side with her, we can fully grasp her weaknesses. Her ambitions and plans are ultimately based on a power struggle. If we can control her steps, we can control the situation."

A flicker of hesitation flashed across the emperor's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure. "Alright, in that case, I'll support you. But, Shen Yiyao, you must remember that the situation in the palace is ever-changing. You must not let yourself get caught in a situation from which you cannot extricate yourself."

Shen Yiyao bowed her head respectfully. "I understand, Your Majesty. If the Shen family makes even the slightest mistake, I will take over the entire situation and will never embarrass Your Majesty."

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As night fell, Shen Yiyao sat in her study, pondering her next move. She knew time did not allow for even the slightest hesitation. In this war without the smoke of gunpowder, whether the Shen family could turn the tables was no longer a simple choice, but a decisive battle for survival.

"Nangong Xiu, are you ready?" Shen Yiyao asked in a low voice, her eyes as cold as ice.

Nangong Xiu nodded, his tone firm: "Everything is ready, Miss, as long as you give the order, we can start."

Shen Yiyao took a deep breath and finally spoke: "Let's begin. Today, we must not only tear down the barriers of Zuo Shangshu's family, but also make all the forces behind the scenes feel the threat from the Shen Mansion."

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This time, Shen Yiyao will tear through the palace's hidden defenses with lightning speed, and what awaits her will be an unprecedented storm. And she has long been prepared to launch an uncompromising battle with the entire palace.

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Chapter 32: Smoke of war spreads everywhere, and it is impossible to escape