"That will depend on whether he can truly be reborn from the ashes in the face of adversity. If not, he will simply be eliminated," Emperor Longchang calmly said. "The struggle of the Imperial Sons allows no sloppiness; it concerns the thousand-year destiny of our Daqian."
"Your Majesty, that Wang Shouzhe has defied the order this time under the guise of righteousness. Should I personally go to meet him and then escort him to see Your Majesty?"
"Hmph! There's no need for that. What status do I hold? Can he see me as he pleases? Let him be; sooner or later, he will come to seek me."
The master and servant gradually moved away with an exchange of words.
...
Almost at the same time.
After leaving court, Meng Yuanbai immediately gathered several confidants from the Three Talents Department and rushed to Duke Dingguo's Mansion under the pretext of a tax investigation.
Upon entering Duke Dingguo's Mansion,
