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Let Lin Zhen and Huanbi deal with it for now, and let’s talk about the Gu Mansion.

Gu Yunting was so angry about Lian Qiang's incident that he fainted.

Gu Beichen was extremely anxious and invited more than a dozen famous doctors in Beijing to treat him together. Only then did he wake up in the evening.

When Gu Yunting regained consciousness, his expression had not yet fully recovered. His first words were trembling, "Lian Qiang... How is Lian Qiang?"

Gu Beichen knelt beside the bed and, upon hearing this, quickly replied, "Father, Lian Qiang has been urgently summoned to the palace by the Emperor. Subsequently, a large number of imperial guards stormed the Lian residence and detained his family, including his maids and servants, in the Ministry of Justice's prison. Furthermore, they discovered numerous precious paintings and calligraphy, jewels, and a large amount of gold and silver in his residence... I'm afraid the Lian family... is finished."

"Lian Qiang... cough cough!" Gu Yunting coughed violently, and then a mouthful of blood spurted out. He pointed a trembling finger at Gu Beichen, his voice filled with anger and despair, "Rebellious son! How dare you act so rashly! The Lian family is not only our strategic ally, but also a trusted minister of the late emperor. They are our vital force in balancing Lin Zhenxian! If you betray him now, aren't you helping Lin Zhenxian eliminate his enemies?"

"Father, I originally wanted to give Lin Zhen a fatal blow, so that he would be doomed forever."

Gu Beichen's face was pale, and his voice was filled with helplessness and regret. "It's just that Lin Zhen was extremely cunning and his words were sharp. He turned the spearhead and pointed it directly at the Lian family. The child was caught off guard."

"Lin Zhen's talent for sophistry is already notorious. Arguing with him is like walking into a tiger's mouth, seeking humiliation. Eliminating Fatty Wang wasn't a major blow to Lin Zhenxian. He was just a young general, and there are thousands of them in the four camps! But the disaster that befell Lian Qiang's family is a near-catastrophic disaster for us!"

"Why? Is Lian Qiang so important?"

Gu Yunting spat out a mouthful of blood foam. "Are you an idiot? Since our grandfathers' generation, the Lian and Gu families have been like brothers, supporting each other in times of trouble. The Lian family holds countless secrets of the Gu family. Once the truth that would infuriate His Majesty is exposed, even if Lin Zhenxian were still alive, he would not be able to escape His Majesty's wrath! Then, the position of Prime Minister will be taken by someone else, and you and I will both be prisoners!"

"Ah! You mean... the Lian family also knew about the previous war with the State of Zhao?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Yunting felt disheartened and his eyes slowly closed. The answer was self-evident.

Ten years ago, the State of Zhao invaded the border eastward, and Lin Zhenxian led his troops to fight.

However, Gu Yunting, due to corruption, made a fortune from the national crisis and instigated the Military Equipment Supervisor to produce weapons and armor of insufficient purity, which led to the soldiers' collapse at the front line and rivers of blood.

Lin Zhenxian had no choice but to retreat a hundred miles and start a battle to defend the city.

This battle severely damaged the Qian Kingdom.

Lin Zhenxian made a big fuss in the court, shouting at the top of his lungs, every word tearful, and denouncing the Ministry of Works and the Military Equipment Bureau for colluding with each other to sell out the country.

However, the late emperor, deceived by the Gu family and a group of treacherous officials, and with his advanced age and the loss of all his descendants, his former ambitions had long been worn away by time. Faced with internal and external troubles, he reluctantly chose to negotiate peace with the State of Zhao and cede Shanxi.

This battle became a scar in Lin Zhenxian's heart that could never be healed. It was like a sharp blade, deeply hurting the hearts of every citizen of Qian Kingdom.

The instigators of this incident were the Gu family and the Lian family.

Later, in order to keep the secret, the chief of the Military Equipment Bureau was secretly killed and his family members were buried alive; all the laborers were executed.

From then on, that history of humiliation and betrayal was deeply buried in the dust of history.

It can be said that the Gu family and the Lian family are grasshoppers on the same rope, their fates are closely linked, and they prosper together and suffer together.

However, the Gu family betrayed the Lian family and pushed them into the abyss.

Given Lian Qiang's character, he would definitely fight back at all costs before his death and drag the Gu family to be buried with him.

Thinking of this, Gu Yunting suddenly opened his bloodshot eyes and said, "We must find a way to rescue the Lian family immediately! This is the only way to fight for our last chance of survival."

Gu Beichen asked tentatively, "Father, do you mean to use Lian Qiang's family to negotiate with him?"

"Correct!"

"Don't worry, father. I can definitely handle this matter properly." After saying this, Gu Beichen was about to leave.

Gu Yunting was worried that he might make another mistake, so he asked, "What are you going to do? They are wanted criminals! Suo Liwen, that fence-sitter, won't give you that face."

Suo Liwen is the Minister of Justice.

Gu Beichen's eyes flashed with a treacherous coldness, and he laughed, "Haha, father, have you forgotten? We have something on Suo Liwen too!"

"Hmm...it's worth sacrificing the lives of the Lian family members for this handle. Go ahead, and be careful! Don't make any more mistakes!"

"Yes." Gu Beichen hurried away, and Gu Yunting shouted, "Come here! Change your clothes! I want to go to the palace to see the emperor."

......

Deep in the palace, a long-burning lamp burned quietly, and the eternal light reflected Murong Yan's figure on the screen, floating and very agile.

At this moment, she was carefully reviewing the secret report submitted by the Hundred Cavalry Division.

Since this intelligence organization started operating, Murong Yan has tasted the sweetness.

Those powerful officials, like Lin Zhen, Gu Jia, etc., could not escape her eyes. Even their every subtle movement and every private conversation were under surveillance.

The feeling of having the situation in the palm of your hand is truly intoxicating.

Murong Yan's lips inadvertently curled up into a faint smile, enjoying this supreme sense of control, as if the pulse of the entire empire beat according to her will.

In fact, when it comes down to it, Murong Yan was not very angry about the Lian family's corruption.

Corrupt officials have been common since ancient times.

No official in this world can withstand investigation.

With the Gu family's corruption incident as a precedent, Murong Yan was naturally prepared.

Furthermore, to her, the evil of corruption was not as heinous as the disregard for human life. After all, no matter how much those officials embezzled, in the end, they were only temporarily managing the money for the court and would have to pay it back sooner or later.

I can only say that Murong Yan still thinks too simply.

She really needs Lin Zhen to come over and give her mouth-to-mouth lessons.

At this moment, Murong Yan's expression was deep and unfathomable, she was silent, and it was hard to tell whether she was happy or angry, making it impossible to understand her thoughts and plans.

Lian Qiang sat stiffly on a simple little stool, not daring to move at all.

Since he entered the Council Hall, he was placed here, and his heart was full of doubts and uneasiness about Murong Yan's summons.

He had no idea that his family had been captured and that hundreds of royal guards were searching his house for treasure.

Just as the atmosphere in the hall was becoming extremely oppressive, the silence was broken by the sound of light footsteps. Huanhuan, holding a cup of tea that was still slightly warm, stepped out from behind the screen and gently placed it on the dragon-patterned table in front of Murong Yan. Her voice was gentle, yet filled with undeniable respect: "Your Majesty, I have already instructed someone to take care of the carriage business. We will be open for business tomorrow."

After saying that, she stood quietly aside, waiting for the next instruction. Her whole movement was smooth and flowing, showing her well-trained and calmness in the palace. No wonder Murong Yan liked her so much.

Murong Yan laughed loudly and said, "Great! Hahahaha, I'm afraid Lin Zhen will be in tears this time~"

She always had an indescribable joy in this little episode of cleverly seizing the carriage business from Lin Zhen. More precisely, she was very enthusiastic about anything that could make Lin Zhen feel a little frustrated.

This does not mean that Murong Yan has any deep dislike for Lin Zhen, but rather a kind of pleasure from challenging the strong that comes from deep in her heart, a pleasure of meeting a worthy opponent and a battle of wits and courage.