What's even more subtle is that even if someone racks their brains to offer such a brilliant plan, His Majesty would never openly reward them. For if His Majesty were to reward someone who forced him to kill his own uncle, wouldn't that reveal His Majesty's cold-hearted and ruthless true nature to the whole world?

Meng Zhao remembered that the official who was sent to Huainan was ostensibly to inspect the preparations for the imperial examinations in various places, but secretly he was there to investigate a case of smuggling along the Grand Canal. Because the case involved the Prince of Jingnan, the report was then submitted level by level.

She remembered that the imperial envoy in charge of investigating the case died a violent death in Huainan and was unable to return to the capital alive to report back. It was because of this that the case fell into the hands of Shen Qinghe, who had no background at the time and was desperately trying to climb the social ladder.

Now the task of investigating the case has fallen to Shen Qinghe, and his current situation is fraught with danger. Meng Zhao's face turned pale, and she was even more annoyed with herself for not asking more questions yesterday.

Putting aside her personal relationship with Shen Qinghe, she needs a powerful backer to feel secure when she is doing business abroad. If something happens to Shen Qinghe, where can she find someone who is both powerful and willing to take care of her?

"Madam Meng, what's wrong?" Afu quickly comforted her when he saw that she looked unwell. "Are you worried about the veterans in the Ministry of War? Don't worry, the magistrate made arrangements before he left, and someone should come looking for you in the next few days."

She no longer cared about the issue of veterans; Shen Qing was currently enjoying a successful career, why would he risk his life like this? She hurriedly asked, "When did your master set off?"

"The adults set off less than half an hour after having breakfast."

That means she had already been traveling for most of the day, and there was no way she could catch up. Carriers could only be received at fixed locations, and sending someone to deliver a message would risk leaking information. She really dared not entrust such a confidential matter to anyone else. In a moment of desperation, she lifted her skirt and ran home.