Time Travel: He is My Dad!

On the verge of breaking out

Inside the banquet hall, the lights were brilliant, and the bustling atmosphere was filled with a tense atmosphere. The moment He Qingqing entered the hall, everyone's eyes seemed to fall on her inadvertently. Princess Shen remained seated in the main seat, surrounded by several important dignitaries, each with a thoughtful expression. The atmosphere at the banquet, while superficially lively, was actually filled with oppression and underlying hostility.

He Qingqing couldn't help but frown slightly. She knew clearly that this banquet was no simple affair. Behind every move Princess Shen made lay some unfathomable ulterior motive. Tonight, she wasn't just demonstrating her power; she was also aiming to stir up a sea change within the palace.

She walked to the center of the banquet, Zhao Rulan's warning still echoing in her ears. If it was true, as Zhao Rulan said, that Princess Shen was planning to reveal the secrets of certain high-ranking officials, this was undoubtedly a plot to detonate a major explosion in the palace.

"Miss He, you've arrived just in time." Princess Shen's voice was as clear as heavenly music from the nine heavens. She smiled slightly, with a hint of teasing in her eyes. "Such an important banquet, how can Miss He be absent?"

He Qingqing lowered her head slightly, maintaining a respectful attitude, but she was already more alert to Princess Shen's intentions. "Princess Shen, you are so polite. It is truly an honor to have me invited to tonight's banquet."

Princess Shen smiled calmly and gestured for her to sit down. The atmosphere at the banquet grew more relaxed. However, He Qingqing understood that this relaxed appearance was merely a veneer covering a turbulent undercurrent. Behind this banquet, Princess Shen must have hidden secrets, and she was destined to become a key link in this storm.

The banquet was in full swing, with drinking, singing, dancing, and lively conversation, seemingly going smoothly. However, He Qingqing's keen observation noticed a flicker of unease in the eyes of several ministers. They seemed to be waiting for something, or perhaps a certain opportunity to arrive.

At this moment, Princess Shen suddenly stood up, raised her wine glass, and scanned the entire banquet hall. "Everyone, besides wine and singing and dancing at tonight's banquet, I have something else I need to share with you all."

As soon as the words fell, the crowd in the banquet hall suddenly quieted down, and everyone's eyes fell on Princess Shen. The air was filled with tension and anticipation.

"I know everyone has heard about Zhao Han." Princess Shen's voice was clear and cold, carrying an undisguised majesty. "And today, I am here to reveal something. Zhao Han is not as innocent as everyone thinks. What lies behind this is far more complicated than what appears on the surface."

This sentence was like a bombshell exploding in the banquet hall, shocking everyone present. He Qingqing raised her eyebrows slightly, and she already had a guess in her mind - this banquet was obviously carefully arranged by Princess Shen, and her true intentions had finally been revealed.

Princess Shen paused, her gaze sternly scanning the room with every minister present. "I know many of you here have your own secrets. Today, I've decided to reveal the truth about Zhao Han's injury."

As she finished speaking, several palace maids respectfully stepped forward, holding a sealed letter and presenting it to Princess Shen. She gently opened the letter, glanced at it, and then looked up at the guests in the room.

"This is a letter Zhao Han wrote personally to a certain minister," Princess Shen said coldly. "The letter details his collusion with certain powerful people in the palace and his intention to tamper with the affairs of the court."

Suddenly, the banquet hall erupted in shock and outrage. Zhao Han, the prince once considered upright and selfless, was secretly colluding with the powerful in the palace, engaging in a covert power struggle. The news was simply unbelievable.

"This letter..." A minister finally couldn't help but speak, his voice trembling, "How did you get it?"

"I'm afraid you shouldn't ask me this question." Princess Shen responded calmly, "The reason I took out this letter is because Zhao Han's actions not only threaten the peace of the palace, but also threaten the interests of everyone."

He Qingqing's heart trembled slightly, and she instantly understood Princess Shen's deeper meaning. This letter not only exposed Zhao Han's crimes, but also served as a pawn for Princess Shen to establish her authority within the palace. She had pushed Zhao Han to the forefront, while she herself sat at the pinnacle of power, becoming the force behind the scenes.

However, Princess Shen's true purpose was far more than that. She not only wanted to overthrow Zhao Han, but also to completely suppress all dissidents in this power struggle and establish her own powerful force. He Qingqing narrowed her eyes slightly, realizing that she had been completely drawn into this palace power struggle.

The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly tense. Princess Shen's words, like a sharp sword, pierced through all the lies and pretenses. Her gaze began to wander among the crowd, as if waiting for an opportunity.

At this moment, a burst of hurried footsteps was heard, and then a breathless guard hurried into the banquet hall. He whispered something to Princess Shen, and Princess Shen's expression instantly became more solemn.

"It seems that some people have already started to take action." Princess Shen smiled slightly, but there was no joy on her face. "Tonight is destined to be extraordinary."

The atmosphere at the banquet grew increasingly tense, and He Qingqing sensed an inexplicable danger creeping in. She knew that tonight's situation was out of control. The long-simmering undercurrent within the palace finally erupted at this moment, and she stood at the center of the storm.

As Princess Shen finished her words, the lights in the banquet hall suddenly dimmed, and then a burst of rapid noise came from outside the palace. The atmosphere in the hall instantly became cold and oppressive, and everyone realized that the situation that would follow would no longer be predictable.

"Miss He..." Zhao Rulan's voice sounded in her ears, low and cold, "Do you realize that the situation tonight is out of control?"

He Qingqing took a deep breath and looked at Princess Shen expressionlessly. She knew that tonight, she would have to make a choice. And this choice would determine her life or death in this palace struggle.

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Chapter 12: Before the Storm