The resolute look on Situ Yue's lips deepened:

"Since Ziyu and I cannot be together because of the Bai family's power, then let the Bai family..."

"Without power, isn't that enough?"

Even Situ Xiong couldn't help but raise an eyebrow:

"Situ Yue, do you know what you're saying?"

Situ Yue sneered:

"Of course I know what I'm talking about. The reason Ziyu has always refused to accept me isn't because he..."

It's not that they don't like me. It's because Bai Chongshan has been interfering all along.

“I’ve always found it strange that he has always opposed me, a daughter-in-law who is considered the most talented woman in the world and has a perfect appearance and status.”

“I know now. He must be just like you, worried about arousing the emperor’s suspicion.”

"That makes things much easier! Father, you figure out a way to frame that old man Bai Chongshan for some crime. Treason, yes, Father, just like with that Marquis of Zhenbei, you can report him directly to the Emperor for treason, and then wipe out the entire Bai family. Then I'll figure out a way to get Ziyu out. I'd like to see what reason they can possibly give to stop Ziyu from being with me!"

She became more and more excited as she spoke, and the more feasible it seemed. In her excitement, she didn't even notice Situ Xiong's increasingly gloomy face.

"Enough! Shut up, shut up!"

Suddenly, Situ Xiong stood up abruptly, his eyes filled with rage, pointed at Situ Yue, and roared.

That elegant and refined face was now twisted and terrifyingly sinister.

Situ Yue was truly frightened this time. She had never seen Situ Xiong so out of control before.

She was unconsciously frightened and took two steps back, staring at him in terror.

The thing Situ Xiong least wanted to be mentioned in his life was exposing Marquis Zhenbei, Lin Beisheng, for treason. Although he had tried his best to convince himself that Lin Beisheng had indeed betrayed the country, and that the Lin family army even wanted to rebel, his exposing them was an act of righteousness, a sacrifice of family for the greater good.

However, he never dared to close his eyes when night fell.

The moment he closes his eyes, the battered and bruised Lin Beisheng, and the tens of thousands of equally bloodied Lin family soldiers standing behind him, will swarm forward and devour him whole.

Over the years, although on the surface the court officials have been extremely respectful to him.

However, he knew that deep down, they all despised him. They didn't believe that Lin Beisheng would betray his country.

However, regardless of what they thought, over the years, no one dared to mention this matter to his face.

He then deluded himself into thinking that everyone would gradually forget about it.

However, to everyone's surprise, the first person to bring it up was his daughter.

He was overwhelmed by a complex mix of emotions—shame, anger, and fear—which caused him to lose his composure.

Although fear was evident in Butler Wang's eyes, he gritted his teeth and began to persuade him:

"Prime Minister, Miss is still young and doesn't understand many things. Please don't get angry with her. Take care of your health, Prime Minister."

At his prompting, Situ Xiong abruptly pulled himself out of his turmoil. A hint of embarrassment flashed across his eyes, but seeing the fear in Situ Yue's eyes, he finally composed himself.

He took a deep breath and said coldly:

“Situ Yue, I’m warning you, just behave yourself as the legitimate daughter of a prestigious family and the most talented woman. Don’t think about or do anything else.”

"As for Yu Shuyan, don't worry, I've already made arrangements. If she's smart, she won't dare to say anything reckless for the sake of her family. I've already lured the Zhou and Wang families to kill her."

Situ Yue frowned:

"If so, what if the Zhou and royal families don't believe it?"

A hint of sarcasm flashed in Situ Xiong's eyes:

"Don't worry, they'll believe you!"

After saying that, he immediately turned and walked out, instructing Steward Wang:

"Miss is confined to her courtyard for a month. No one is allowed to release her without my permission."

After taking a couple of steps, as if remembering something, he gave the order:

"For now, let Leng Yue serve Miss."

Situ Yue's eyes suddenly widened:

"Why Leng Yue? Father, Leng Yue is your bodyguard. Why would you have her serve me? I don't want her. You must want her to spy on me. Father, I don't want to."

Situ Xiong, however, completely ignored her and strode away.

Butler Wang glanced apologetically at the fuming Situ Yue, then quickly followed Situ Xiong, who had already walked out of the courtyard gate.

"Okay, sir."

"Don't worry, sir. With Leng Yue by Miss's side, she will definitely restrain her temper."

Situ Xiong, however, let out a deep sigh:

"She can't control her temper anymore. We can only ask Leng Yue to keep a close eye on her. Just make sure she doesn't dare to act so recklessly again!"

After thinking for a moment, he stopped and looked at Butler Wang with a cold, brooding expression:

"Have someone keep an eye on Yu Shuyan. If she's sensible and doesn't dare to say anything reckless, then let it go. Let Prince Zhou say a few words and deal with her."

"But if there's even the slightest possibility that she might not keep her mouth shut, then immediately—"

Although he didn't say the rest aloud, his gloomy gaze as he stared at Butler Wang said it all.

Sure enough, Butler Wang immediately nodded solemnly:

"Your Highness, please rest assured, I will arrange everything perfectly."

Situ Xiong nodded:

"Yes, we must be absolutely certain."

Butler Wang thought for a moment, then hesitated before saying:

"Prime Minister, tell me, who exactly orchestrated this incident involving Miss?"

Situ Xiong's eyes slowly hardened into an abyss of frost.

"That's hard to say."

"However, whoever dares to mess with me is courting death. You must immediately mobilize all available resources to investigate. Once you find out who it is, report back to me immediately."

Butler Wang bowed respectfully.

"Your Highness, rest assured, I will go and make the arrangements immediately."

Situ Xiong's icy gaze pierced the empty space ahead, a sinister smile curving his lips.

"Whoever dares to plot against me, Situ Xiong, is courting death!"

Situ Xiong took a few steps, then suddenly stopped and turned back as if he had remembered something:

"By the way, what's the deal with Ouyang Feng and Cui Rongxing coming here today?"

Butler Wang said with a forced smile:

"I just want to observe. They're only after that goddess-like healer, Lady Yuan. They have nothing to do with our Prime Minister's residence."

Situ Xiong nodded:

"That's good. Although Ouyang Feng is a blockhead, he is, after all, Ouyang Xu's junior brother. Ouyang Xu is Gong Beige's favorite."

"You didn't step in to stop him; he's quite clever in his actions at the Prime Minister's residence."

Butler Wang smiled apologetically:

"That's because you taught me so well, Prime Minister!"

For once, a smile flickered in Situ Xiong's eyes, but it was quickly hidden deep within them.

"Actually, I have another question. Both Yueya and Bai Ziyu were affected, so how come Yueya later..."

"Yes, he's been tied up in the room next to the study?"

Butler Wang was taken aback, then suddenly realized:

"Yes, Prime Minister, Your Highness is so meticulous. How could I not have thought of that? Thinking about it carefully, whether..."

Whoever did this, they really helped us.

Situ Xiong coldly replied:

"That's not necessarily true. After all, Bai Ziyu is also a beneficiary."

Butler Wang nodded:

"Prime Minister, your analysis is correct. Regardless, I will investigate this person and find her!"

Situ Xiong nodded, a chill running through his eyes:

"Okay. However, finding the person who administered the drug is still the top priority."

The coldness emanating from him made Butler Wang unconsciously bow deeply in response.

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