NOVPUBGu Zhi frowned. “The person behind them?”
Shen Roujia nodded seriously. “Zhi Zhi, the emperor’s health is deteriorating, and more people are eyeing the throne. The one targeting us is very likely Xu Lianggen.”
“The Bai family is also nurturing their own people. Now, those of us who aren’t on their side have been marked for elimination.”
Gu Zhi was genuinely surprised by the deeper political implications. She had previously thought this was merely an internal matter of the Shen family.
But with such far-reaching connections, it seemed too coincidental that this issue had surfaced now.
Gu Zhi looked at Shen Roujia. “Jiaojiao, what do you intend to do?”
Shen Roujia spoke firmly. “I must find a flaw and uncover the truth behind my parents’ deaths before they act. That way, even if they attempt to bring down my brother, we’ll have a way to counter them.”
Although Shen Roujia laid out her plan with a clear mind, she knew there were still many challenges ahead.
Gu Zhi nodded. “It’s a good starting point, but Huizhou is far away. Investigating this won’t be easy.”
Shen Roujia couldn’t deny it—this matter was far more complicated than she had initially thought. She pressed her lips tightly together, deep in thought.
Gu Zhi glanced at the banquet table. “I thought you’d be wasting all this food, but it’s just empty plates...”
Shen Roujia chuckled lightly. “They’re not worth the effort of preparing anything.”
At that moment, Shen Siqi’s anxious voice rang out, “Elder Brother!”
Shen Roujia immediately looked up, only to see Shen Hexuan, pale and clutching his arm, struggling to walk over.
“Jiaojiao, this is reckless!”
Shen Roujia, seeing her brother, instinctively let go of Gu Zhi’s arm and burst into laughter. “Elder Brother, everything is taken care of. You just focus on healing.”
