After chatting for a few minutes, Shen Ruhui got up to make tea.

Although Shen Ruhui didn't care about the affairs of the court, she would inevitably hear about them.

After she brewed the tea and brought it over, Bian Lang asked, "Ru Sui, has anything major happened in the court recently?"

"It's nothing serious." Shen Ruhui didn't really know much about court affairs.

All she knew was that after becoming prime minister, her father, Shen Sanmu, was extremely busy, so busy that it pained her.

"What about the war?" Bian Lang asked again.

Shen Rusui shook her head.

Seeing how well the people of the capital are living, one can tell that the world is at peace.

Bian Lang and Shangguan Hongyu exchanged a glance. It seemed that Wei Qingyi's letter asking Shangguan Hongyu to come to the capital for help was clearly a trap.

Would Wei Qingyi really be so foolish as to try to harm Shangguan Hongyu?

Wei Qingyi was very clear about Bian Lang and Shangguan Hongyu's strength. Even if he gathered all the best experts in the world and made thorough preparations, he was not necessarily confident that he could defeat the two of them.

What is Wei Qingyi trying to achieve by doing this?

Wouldn't it be better to just sit on the dragon throne and enjoy life?

"Brother Bian, what exactly is the reason you returned to the capital?" Shen Ruhui was quick-witted and immediately sensed that something was wrong.

Unless something particularly important happened, she believed that Shangguan Hongyu would not easily show her face in the capital.

Bian Lang and Shangguan Hongyu had been asking about matters of the court, could it be...?

"Sister Hongyu, do you perhaps want to reclaim the throne?" Shen Ruhui thought for the moment and decided to ask directly.

Shangguan Hongyu was amused by Shen Ruhui's words, laughing so hard she could hardly breathe. After a long while, she asked, "Ruhui, why would you think that?"

"I just have this feeling," Shen Ruhui said with a smile.

Shangguan Hongyu took out Wei Qingyi's letter and handed it to Shen Ruhui with a smile.

After reading it, Shen Ruhui was shocked and asked, "Sister Hongyu, did His Majesty really write this letter?"

"I don't know the handwriting clearly, but the jade seal is definitely real." Shangguan Hongyu could tell the jade seal was genuine at a glance.

Regardless of whether Wei Qingyi wrote the letter or not, it is enough to show that someone wanted to frame Shangguan Hongyu.

It's quite interesting when such an unexpected event occurs in the midst of ordinary days.

“I will send someone to find my father and bring him back immediately,” Shen Ruhui said.

Shen Sanmu often spends time with Wei Qingyi, so he might have heard about what Wei Qingyi is planning to do.

What Shen Ruhui was more worried about was that Shen Sanmu might get involved in Wei Qingyi's plan.

Bian Lang was her savior, and she would never forgive Shen Sanmu if he helped others deal with Bian Lang.

"Ru Sui, there's no need for all that trouble. We'll just go find Wei Qingyi and ask her tonight," Bian Lang said with a smile.

Shen Ruhui said worriedly, "But what if that place is already a den of dragons and tigers?"

“Slaying dragons and killing tigers is one of our strengths,” Bian Lang chuckled.

Every time I see Bian Lang so confident, Chen Ru Sui feels very at ease.

It seems that as long as Bian Lang is around, there is no problem in this world that cannot be solved.

Just as Shen Ruhui had predicted, Shen Sanmu did not return home after nightfall.

Shen Ruhui delivered the food to the room. After eating, she watched Bian Lang and Shangguan Hongyu leave, her heart pounding and all her worries written on her face.

"Wei Qingyi is really something, she didn't even change the protective barrier." Shangguan Hongyu led Bian Lang quietly through the barrier and went straight into the palace.

Bian Lang laughed and said, "The fact that they didn't change it only proves that it's a trap?"

Shangguan Hongyu nodded, from this perspective there was no problem at all.

Walking along familiar roads and looking at familiar scenes, Shangguan Hongyu was filled with mixed emotions.

Looking back on her hectic days as empress, she doesn't know how she managed to get through them.

Those days were dull and boring, far from the comfortable and carefree life that others imagined.

Of course, if one were to be a tyrant, life would naturally be carefree and enjoyable.

At this point in time, Wei Qingyi couldn't possibly be resting; he'd most likely still be reviewing memorials if he wanted to be a good emperor.

In fact, Wei Qingyi was in the Imperial Garden at that moment, enjoying the dancers' performance.

The Imperial Garden was bustling with activity, with many ministers present, including Shen Sanmu.

The scene unfolding at this moment is a picture of prosperity.

"Honey, this doesn't seem like a trap," Shangguan Hongyu said softly.

Bian Lang felt the same way; Wei Qingyi and the officials were all too relaxed.

Judging from the scene, it doesn't look like there's any hidden danger.

Bian Lang even began to doubt whether the letter they received was actually written by Wei Qingyi.

As for the imperial seal on the letter, a top expert could easily replicate it.

"If the letter is fake, then this guy's goal is likely Justice Fortress." Shangguan Hongyu immediately realized this.

Bian Lang thought of someone and chuckled, "Even if they lure us away, Justice Fortress is not easy to deal with."

They had previously transported the corpse to the Xishen Pavilion, but after a very long time, the person had not made any move.

There were also two trips to Shenxiangou to transport corpses, which took even longer, and the person didn't actually do anything.

The most likely explanation is that during those days, the person behind it wasn't ready.

But now, that person is ready and intends to take action directly.

"Should we go out and find out more?" Shangguan Hongyu asked in a low voice.

Bian Lang laughed and said, "Since we're here, let's ask around. At least we need to find out who stamped the imperial seal on this letter."

Shangguan Hongyu thought it made a lot of sense, but if she were to step in now, the situation might become very bad.

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