This matter later became a royal secret, and to prevent unscrupulous individuals from imitating it, later generations knew very little about it.

Zhu Jiayu knew about this thanks to Rong Heng. When Rong Heng told her about it, she felt that the instigator was ruthless, using the ignorant people to spread rumors. Such behavior was contrary to the virtues of a gentleman. Even if the old dynasty was overthrown one day, the instigator would definitely be a foolish ruler, unable to truly do anything practical or make any contributions for the country and its people.

However, Rong Heng simply held her and coaxed her, "I think this is a rare and intelligent person. Why are the people so ignorant? They don't read books, so naturally they can't be enlightened. How can you reason with unenlightened people? It's better to use what they believe in to deal with them. They believe in gods and Buddhas, so we can use divine retribution as an excuse to incite the people's emotions, and take a city without losing a single soldier. This is called risk-free and highly profitable."

He said, "Real war is violent and bloody, but the matter of treason is accomplished with just words. You can hardly deny that this person's talent is truly extraordinary."

Zhu Jiayu felt that, given Rong Heng's high regard for that person, it was indeed very likely that he would do the same thing in such a situation.

Wei Qinglou lowered his eyes and pondered for a moment. After a while, he nodded and said, "I understand."

He looked at her intently, not asking how she knew the secrets circulating among the aristocratic families, but still somewhat uneasy. Before leaving, he finally instructed her, "You didn't say anything today, so don't mention it to anyone in the future."

Zhu Jiayu looked at him with a gentle smile: "I haven't said anything today."

When Wei Qinglou saw that she understood his meaning, he felt much more at ease, and even the frustration he had felt because of Rong Heng dissipated somewhat. However, when he thought of Rong Heng, he frowned again, because Zhu Jiayu's suggestion was so surprising that he had forgotten to ask her about Rong Heng.

However, she seemed to be of pure mind and did not take Rong Heng seriously.

Wei Qinglou chuckled lightly, then thought that it wouldn't be too late to ask some questions later.