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Murong Xuewei forced a smile, "Yao'er, Brother Yuxuan, what brings you here?"

Murong Yuxuan stepped forward, his tone serious: "Xuewei, we've heard about your pregnancy. At this time, you should rest well and not worry about anything else."

Murong Xueyao nodded repeatedly, "Yes, sister, your health is very precious now. You can't keep running around like before."

Murong Xuewei felt a warmth in her heart, but couldn't help but smile bitterly. "But Gu Ye, he..."

“Xuewei,” Murong Yuxuan interrupted, “Don’t worry, General Gu will be absolutely fine. I assure you. Your most important task now is to focus on your pregnancy.”

Murong Xuewei opened her mouth, wanting to say something, but Murong Xueyao grabbed her hand. "Sister, just listen to Brother Yuxuan. I'll stay here and take care of you."

Seeing the concerned looks in her cousins' eyes, Murong Xuewei finally nodded. "Alright, I'll listen to you."

Murong Yuxuan breathed a sigh of relief, a satisfied smile spreading across his face. "Then it's settled. Xuewei, you can rest assured and take care of the rest."

After seeing Murong Yuxuan off, Murong Xueyao began bustling around the room, preparing various tonics for Murong Xuewei.

Murong Xuewei sat by the bed, watching her sister's busy figure, a warmth rising in her heart, but deep in her eyes, there was still a lingering worry.

After leaving the General's Mansion, Murong Yuxuan did not go straight home.

Murong Yuxuan inquired throughout the city to learn about the latest situation. However, the more he inquired, the more puzzled he became.

"Strange, shouldn't the plan have been suspended?" Murong Yuxuan frowned and muttered to himself, "Why does it seem like it's proceeding even more urgently than before?"

Filled with questions, Murong Yuxuan decided to go to the prison to see Gu Ye.

The prison at night was even more eerie than during the day. Murong Yuxuan, using the faint light of the fire, arrived at Gu Ye's cell.

“General,” Murong Yuxuan called softly.

Gu Ye looked up and saw Murong Yuxuan, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes. "Yuxuan? What brings you here?"

Murong Yuxuan looked around to make sure no one was paying attention before whispering, "Young Master, something's happened. The plan hasn't stopped; in fact, it seems to be progressing faster. What's going on?"

Upon hearing this, Gu Ye's expression changed drastically. "What? This is impossible. I clearly ordered all operations to be halted."

“But that’s the truth,” Murong Yuxuan said anxiously. “I investigated the city today and found that there are undercurrents everywhere. Young Master, are you really unaware of this?”

Gu Ye remained silent for a moment, a complex light flashing in his eyes. "Yu Xuan, I thought you knew better than I did. I always keep my word. I promised to suspend the plan, and I definitely won't restart it."

Murong Yuxuan felt a chill run down his spine. He suddenly realized that the problem might lie with Uncle Lin.

“Young Master, I understand,” Murong Yuxuan said in a deep voice. “I’ll go find Uncle Lin and get some answers.”

Gu Ye nodded, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "Yu Xuan, perhaps this is just a misunderstanding. Uncle Lin wouldn't do such a thing."

Upon leaving the prison, Murong Yuxuan felt a surge of anger. He went straight to Uncle Lin's residence and, disregarding the late hour, forced his way in.

"Uncle Lin!" Murong Yuxuan roared, "You come out here!"

Uncle Lin, wearing an overcoat, emerged from the inner room. Upon seeing Murong Yuxuan, a hint of displeasure appeared on his face. "Young Master Murong, what brings you here so late?"

Murong Yuxuan sneered, "Uncle Lin, you know very well why I'm here. Why is the plan still continuing? Gu Ye has already ordered all operations to be suspended!"

Uncle Lin's face instantly darkened. "Young Master Murong, you are still too young. Some things cannot be stopped just because you want to."

"What do you mean?" Murong Yuxuan narrowed his eyes. "Are you going to disobey the young master's orders?"

Uncle Lin snorted coldly, "For the sake of Murong Xuewei, you're willing to abandon the young master's years of hard work? Murong Yuxuan, you're too naive."

Murong Yuxuan was furious. "That's not just Murong Xuewei! That's the young master's child, the future heir to the dynasty!"

"Hmph," Uncle Lin scoffed, "After the country is restored, there will be plenty of women who want to have Gu Ye's children. Why bother with Murong Xuewei?"

These words ignited the fury within Murong Yuxuan. He lunged forward, grabbing Uncle Lin by the collar. "You! How dare you say that?"

Uncle Lin remained unfazed, instead sneering, "Murong Yuxuan, don't forget your place. You were the one who spearheaded this plan; I was merely following your instructions. What right do you have to criticize me now?"

Murong Yuxuan grabbed Uncle Lin's collar, "Things are different now. Xue Wei is pregnant. If I plan to harm the child in her womb, I will regret it for the rest of my life."

Uncle Lin looked at Murong Yuxuan coldly, "What does this have to do with me?"

Murong Yuxuan could no longer control himself and threw a punch at Uncle Lin.

Although Uncle Lin was old, he was still agile. The two immediately started fighting, and the room was soon a mess.

Just then, a series of hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Butler Lin, something terrible has happened!" an urgent voice rang out.

The two stopped what they were doing and turned to look. They saw a guard standing at the door, looking flustered.

"What happened?" Uncle Lin asked in a deep voice.

The guard took a deep breath, his voice trembling: "Something terrible has happened! The Emperor has ordered a joint trial of General Gu!"

The news struck like a thunderbolt, instantly shattering the noise in the room.

Murong Yuxuan and Uncle Lin looked at each other, both seeing shock and fear in each other's eyes.

"How could this happen..." Murong Yuxuan muttered to himself, his face pale.

Uncle Lin was silent for a moment, then suddenly sneered, "It seems even the heavens are on my side. This plan can't be stopped now, no matter how hard I try."

Murong Yuxuan snapped back to reality, glaring at Uncle Lin: "Did you know this day would come all along? Is that why you disregarded the young master's orders and continued to push the plan forward?"

Uncle Lin didn't deny it, but simply said, "Murong Yuxuan, in this world, some things are beyond our control. All we can do is try our best to maintain the initiative."

Murong Yuxuan wanted to say something, but Uncle Lin had already turned and left. "Instead of wasting your time here with me, you should think of a way to comfort Murong Xuewei!"

Watching Uncle Lin's retreating figure, Murong Yuxuan suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness.

Murong Yuxuan realized that he seemed to have underestimated the complexity of this power game.

Meanwhile, inside the General's Mansion.

Murong Xuewei was preparing to go to bed when she suddenly heard a commotion outside.

Just as she was about to ask, Murong Xueyao rushed in in a panic.

"Sister!" Murong Xueyao's voice trembled with tears, "Something terrible has happened! The Emperor has ordered a joint trial of my brother-in-law!"

The news struck like a bolt from the blue, instantly shattering Murong Xuewei's hopes. She staggered back a few steps, her vision went black, and she fainted.

"Sister!" Murong Xueyao exclaimed and quickly stepped forward to support Murong Xuewei.

Murong Yuxuan rushed over upon hearing the news, and his face turned pale instantly when he saw the unconscious Murong Xuewei.

Without giving it much thought, Murong Yuxuan immediately sent someone to fetch a doctor and arranged for people to gather information.

When Murong Xuewei woke up, it was already the next morning. She weakly opened her eyes and saw Murong Yuxuan and Murong Xueyao guarding her bedside.

"Sister, you're finally awake." Murong Xueyao breathed a sigh of relief, her eyes still glistening with tears.

Murong Xuewei struggled to sit up, her voice hoarse: "What exactly happened? The general...?"

Murong Yuxuan sighed and briefly recounted the whole story. Murong Xuewei's face paled even more after hearing it.

"I'm going to save him..." Murong Xuewei struggled to get up, but was held down by Murong Yuxuan and Murong Xueyao.

"Xuewei, your body can't withstand any more strain," Murong Yuxuan said seriously. "Besides, this matter is no longer something we can easily interfere with."

Looking at their concerned eyes, Murong Xuewei suddenly felt a deep sense of powerlessness and despair. She knew she couldn't act freely right now, but Gu Ye...

Just then, footsteps sounded outside the door. Everyone looked up and saw Uncle Lin standing at the door, his expression solemn.

“Madam,” Uncle Lin bowed, “this old servant has important matters to report.”

Murong Xuewei forced herself to remain calm and nodded, signaling Uncle Lin to continue.

Murong Yuxuan stepped forward and grabbed Uncle Lin's arm, glaring at him through gritted teeth, "Xuewei's pregnancy is already unstable, what else do you want to do?"