NOVPUBXu Zening’s face darkened.
“Tell her that if she reveals the true identity of the person she’s impersonating, I will still spare her life out of respect for the old ties with the Rong family.”
Gao Huaichang sighed deeply, “It’s my fault, Your Highness. There were some errors during the initial investigation, giving the wrong-minded a chance to exploit the situation.”
Seeing Xu Zening remain silent, his mood visibly low, Gao Huaichang spoke up, “Your Highness, don’t worry. We will definitely find that girl.”
Xu Zening rubbed his temples, “Since Rong Shuyao revealed the truth under pressure, give her what she wants.”
Gao Huaichang hesitated, “But, Your Highness, what she’s asking for is something you cannot agree to.”
Xu Zening looked up, “If she wants to leave the imperial tomb, give her a new name and identity. If she wants money, give it to her.”
Gao Huaichang looked troubled.
“If only it were that simple. But Rong Shuyao wants the position of secondary consort.”
Xu Zening’s expression turned severe, “What!”
Gao Huaichang shrank back, “Don’t be angry, Your Highness. There will be other ways. We must not compromise easily. Rong Shuyao is ruthless. So many lives have been lost because of her.”
“What she says cannot be trusted entirely!”
Xu Zening was indeed impulsive.
This time, Rong Shuyao had indeed suffered, forced to reveal her hidden card, thinking Xu Zening would truly abandon her.
It was a shock for Xu Zening to learn the truth.
He realized he had been repaying the wrong person.
Three years ago, the girl who had advised him under the marriage tree, pulling him out of the dark abyss—where was she?
Rong Shuyao’s stolen gratitude couldn’t be hidden forever. In the end, it became a weapon, hurting Xu Zening deeply.
Xu Zening waved weakly, “You may go.”
Gao Huaichang poured Xu Zening a cup of tea and bowed out.
Shen Roujia returned to her courtyard, finding Xu Ruoruo already gone. 𝘯𝑜𝑣𝑝𝑢𝘣.𝑐𝑜𝑚
This brought her some relief.
Upon her return, she encountered Chang Sheng, who had just arrived, looking travel-worn.
Xiao Fu looked around, “Chang Sheng, why are you here?”
Chang Sheng glanced at Xiao Fu without speaking.
“Master.”
Shen Roujia waved her hand lightly.
“Come in, let’s talk.”
Xiao Fu paused, then turned and left, closing the door behind them.
Shen Roujia wasn’t entirely sure, but as soon as Chang Sheng spoke, her smile grew.
“You mean the General has returned?”
Chang Sheng nodded without expression.
“Yes, it was announced at court today.”
Shen Roujia now knew about anything happening on Gu Zhi’s side immediately.
She might be the top fan, knowing all the inside information.
Shen Roujia patted Chang Sheng’s shoulder appreciatively.
“Young man, you have a bright future.”
Chang Sheng seemed slightly uncomfortable.
“Master, since you have a good relationship with Miss, why go through subordinates to find out?”
Shen Roujia understood his confusion. When she last saw Chang Sheng, she had asked him to relay any major events around Gu Zhi to her.
She answered naturally, “Precisely because we are close, I worry about her. But many things I prefer to watch quietly from the side. There’s no need for her to know.”
Shen Roujia’s real intent was to keep up with the story’s progress.
But things couldn’t be rushed. If Gu Zhi became suspicious and wary of her, it wouldn’t be good.
