The emperor sat on the dragon throne, his face grim, waiting for useful evidence to be presented.

He still couldn't get what he wanted. The emperor's anger gradually rose, and he finally couldn't help but curse, "That petty scoundrel Zheng Yan dares to so boldly mock me! He deserves to die!"

Hearing the Emperor's angry roar, Eunuch Wang, who was standing to the side, was secretly delighted.

Since the last time the Emperor fell ill, his health has been weak, and he speaks in a feeble voice.

Hearing the Emperor's voice now loud and clear as a bell, he knew that the Emperor's condition had greatly improved.

So, Eunuch Wang quickly and with a smile brought over a bowl of steaming ginseng soup and carefully handed it to the Emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, please calm down. Don't upset yourself. You are of noble birth; what would happen if you were to harm your health?"

Lately, the Emperor has indeed become much easier to serve.

He used to fly into a rage at the drop of a hat, making people tremble with fear and feel like they were walking on thin ice.

But now, the Emperor not only rarely loses his temper, but he is also much more amiable towards Eunuch Wang.

This made Eunuch Wang very gratified, feeling that the Emperor's temperament was truly wonderful.

Little did Eunuch Wang know that just a few nights ago, the Emperor had a terrible dream.

In the emperor's dream, he witnessed the emperor's death and then calmly began to arrange the emperor's funeral.

He was determined to correct any deviations Prince Jin might make from ancestral rules or the Emperor's previous preferences.

The Prince of Jin hated him so much that he almost killed him several times.

But Wang Defu wasn't afraid at all.

In his mind, Lin Mushen's throne was illegitimate and unjustly obtained.

Lin Mushen indeed dared not kill Wang Defu at this critical juncture.

I was so angry I could have teeth.

After everything was arranged, Wang Defu did not hesitate to smash his head against a pillar, ending his life.

Because in his heart, only the emperor was his master.

He preferred to follow the emperor in death, wanting to continue serving his master in the afterlife.

This dream also made Emperor Rongsheng realize that he had not actually gained the loyalty of many people in his life.

Emperor Rongsheng was wary of too many people throughout his life, whether they were court officials, concubines in the harem, or even his own son.

Speaking of Prince Jin, he was so favored by the emperor that he was fearless.

Others may not know, but the Emperor himself knows very well that although Prince Jin is not as prestigious as the Crown Prince, he is the prince who has spent the most time by his side besides the Crown Prince.

Even if you only raise a puppy, over time, it's hard not to develop a deep bond with it.

Now that the Crown Prince has died, Prince Jin holds a superior position in the court.

However, no one could have imagined that in the end, it would be this favored Prince Jin who would poison the Emperor!

Emperor Rongsheng was overcome with grief at the thought, his heart filled with a sense of helplessness.

He was absolutely certain that the terrible things he experienced in his dream were the tragic end he suffered in his previous life.

Now that I have been fortunate enough to awaken, I must do everything I can to turn the tide and rewrite this destined tragic ending.

Emperor Rongsheng had a feeling that his ancestors were sending him a message, warning him not to follow the path of no return from his previous life.

At that moment, chaos erupted inside the Prince Jin's mansion.

With a series of sharp cracking sounds, many exquisite porcelain pieces were smashed to pieces, and several servants in the mansion inexplicably lost their lives.

Everyone in the entire palace was on edge and kept silent.

"The Duke of Zheng is a complete coward! He can't even handle a weakling who can't even kill a chicken!" King Jin roared in fury.

For a moment, no one in the entire palace dared to utter a sound, for fear of angering their master who was in a fit of rage.

After a long while, King Jin gradually came to his senses from the raging rage.

He clenched his teeth, his face extremely gloomy, and muttered viciously, "Lin Muheng, Lin Muheng, why do you always oppose me? You have repeatedly ruined my grand plans! I will never let you off easily!"

Ever since Lin Muheng intercepted Jiang Chuwei halfway, the Prince of Jin's life has never been smooth sailing.

No matter what, he always seemed to be suppressed by Lin Muheng, unable to turn the tables.

The hatred of having one's wife stolen is irreconcilable!

Especially this time, if Jiang Chuwei were to marry him, then following the plan, he would surely succeed in poisoning the emperor.

How could they have ended up in such a miserable and wretched state?

Prince Jin knew perfectly well that as long as Lin Muheng was still alive, he should not dream of smoothly ascending to that position.

In recent days, among the emperor's many sons, only Lin Muheng has been able to freely enter and leave the Ganlong Palace at will.

The profound meaning behind this is self-evident.

Even Consort Mei, who had always been deeply favored by the Emperor, was ruthlessly blocked from entering, even though she was holding the Ninth Prince in her arms.

At this very moment, the situation in the imperial court had undergone tremendous changes.

Jiang Hai was actually promoted to the rank of Academician of the Hanlin Academy, a fourth-rank official.

Prince Jin couldn't help but curse inwardly, "Has Father Emperor's brain been completely ruined after being poisoned once? All of General Wei Wu's children hold high positions and important posts. At this rate, His Majesty might as well just hand over the throne to the Jiang family!"

Thinking of this, the Prince of Jin's eyes grew even more sinister and vicious.

When the upheaval occurred in the palace, the entire court was in a state of panic, but when the emperor awoke, the situation gradually calmed down.

However, during the days when the emperor was poisoned and fell into a coma, the General's Mansion remained on high alert.

At that time, Jianghe Town guarded the outside of Ganlong Hall, not daring to relax for a moment.

At the same time, the two thousand elite soldiers led by Jiang Huai were on high alert, each one of them spirited and heroic, gripping their weapons tightly, ready to deal with any possible emergencies.

Not only that, even the veterans who had served under General Jiang had quietly gathered together.

Although these veterans were old, their eyes still revealed determination and courage. Although they did not know what had happened, since the old general told them to be prepared, they immediately transformed from servants into soldiers.

Those days, the seemingly peaceful general's mansion was actually rife with undercurrents.

Finally, good news arrived—the emperor was safe and sound!

Only then did the general's mansion truly return to peace.

Now that the situation has stabilized, the General's Mansion is about to host a grand wedding ceremony.

As the wedding day drew closer, the happiest person was none other than Madam Jiang.

She couldn't stop smiling all day long, secretly thinking to herself: good things have been happening to the General's Mansion lately.

She counted on her fingers, but she couldn't figure out exactly how many happy events had come to the General's Mansion at once.

At the same time, upon hearing that Jiang Hai had been promoted to a fourth-rank scholar, Madam Ye whispered it in Ye Huan's ear again.