"Your Majesty, this old minister was also deeply shocked upon learning of this matter."

Upon learning of his son's murder, he hastily investigated and discovered that the entire incident was orchestrated by a martial arts organization called Guiyuan Sect.

"They bewitched Shen Qingshan and wanted to frame him for everything."

Shen Qingshan was naturally unwilling, so he led his men to find them, but before they could even find them, they were beaten up by them.

"Not only did he almost lose his life, but afterwards, he could never be a father again."

After Jiang Chongfan finished speaking, tears streamed down his face.

"Your Majesty, to avoid Your Majesty's suspicion, this old minister moved his entire family away from the capital. We have only just returned, and my eldest son has been framed and ended up in this predicament. I beg Your Majesty to punish me."

Upon hearing this, Shen Hechuan and Luo Ziqian exchanged a glance.

That's why I say Jiang Chongfan is truly a seasoned veteran!

These words not only cleared him of suspicion but also portrayed him as a victim.

His tearful appearance didn't seem to be asking Shen Hechuan to punish him; rather, it was clearly asking Shen Hechuan to stand up for him.

Shen Hechuan snorted coldly.

"According to what Lord Jiang said, not only can I not punish you, but I'm also going to take charge of things for you?"

"Then who will decide on my Empress?"

"Jiang Chongfan, you allowed your son to commit violence, injuring the Empress. What is your punishment?"

Jiang Chongfan trembled and immediately kowtowed, saying, "Your Majesty, this old minister is guilty and begs Your Majesty to punish me!"

"However, what this old minister said is true. My eldest son is too stupid, which is why he was plotted against."

Shen Hechuan: "Since that's the case, then go and bring back the Guiyuan Sect you mentioned, and thoroughly investigate this matter. I want to interrogate them personally!"

"As for your son, since he is injured now, let him stay at home to recover. But if it is later found that he was the one who did it, I will not tolerate it."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Chongfan burst into tears once again.

"Your Majesty, I thank you. I will go and investigate this matter immediately."

And then Jiang Chongfan left.

Luo Ziqian then slowly began to speak.

"This old thing actually knows about the Guiyuan Sect?"

"I've been investigating for so long without finding a clue, but he can just rattle it off off. It seems he's inextricably linked to the Guiyuan Sect."

Shen Hechuan nodded, his expression also somewhat solemn.

"In that case, let him investigate. I'm quite looking forward to seeing what he finds out."

******

After returning, Jiang Chongfan immediately ordered people to fabricate evidence, pointing all the clues to Guiyuan Sect.

Not only that, but they also commissioned two portraits to be drawn and posted them out.

They said these were the people from the Guiyuan Sect, and that they were the ones who assassinated the future empress.

This news spread rapidly among the people, and for the first time, it brought the Guiyuan Sect into the open.

Jiang Chongfan believed that his actions would allow him to completely eradicate the Guiyuan Sect through Shen Hechuan's intervention, and also prevent the Guiyuan Sect from causing any further trouble.

Little did Jiang Chongfan know that the Guiyuan Sect was no ordinary small sect, and its purpose was not as simple as Jiang Chongfan thought.

Jiang Chongfan's actions will not only have no impact on Guiyuan Sect, but will also play right into Guiyuan Sect's hands.

When Guan Zhixin heard the news, he laughed heartily.

"It's just like when you're about to fall asleep, someone brings you a pillow!"

"Everything is just right."

"I was still worried about how to bring our Guiyuan Sect into the open, and now Jiang Chongfan has actually delivered the opportunity to our doorstep!"

"In that case, let's give him a push."

"Pass the word down and secretly amplify the impact of this matter. Make sure that all officials and people in Dacheng know about the existence of our Guiyuan Sect."

Mao Zixiao nodded.

However, he seemed somewhat hesitant.

"But Master, what if we make a big fuss about this and His Majesty really thinks we want to kill the young master and takes action against us?"

Guan Zhixin snorted coldly.

"Then let him do it!"

"Knowing we exist is one thing, but capturing us isn't so simple, is it?"

Mao Zixiao suddenly realized and nodded.

"Yes, Master is right. You've thought things through very well."

"After this, everyone will know about the existence of our Guiyuan Sect, which will be helpful to our great cause in the future."

Guan Zhixin snorted coldly as he finished speaking, his gaze fixed on the faint candlelight in the dimly lit secret room.

"We've been lying low for so long, it's time."

"Now that old bastard Jiang Chongfan has created this opportunity for us."

"Then we must seize this opportunity and take advantage of it to advance our plans."

"Let the young master know the whole truth as well."

“When our young master learns all this, he will see through that despicable man, Shen Hechuan, and will certainly not marry him again.”

"Then, wouldn't it be perfectly logical for us to push her into that position?"

As Guan Zhixin spoke, he made up his mind completely.

Mao Zixiao was full of surprise, and the thought that things were going to get serious so soon also filled him with a sense of excitement.

but……

He suddenly raised his head.

"Master, what should we do?"

Guan Zhixin chuckled softly.

“We don’t need to do anything. We just need to send out a message, and someone will take care of it for us.”

Mao Zixiao didn't quite understand.

Guan Zhixin didn't explain, but directly ordered: "Find a way to spread the word that the former crown prince still has bloodlines in this world."

"After that, pass on the news that the young master is of princely blood to that old fellow Jiang Chongfan."

Mao Zixiao nodded.

Guan Zhi thought for a moment but continued, "However, before we send out news about the young master, we must first send out news about one person."

Now, Mao Zixiao was even more confused.

"Master, whose news are you referring to?"

Guan Zhixin sighed, and the woman's gentle smile seemed to flash before his eyes.

Her resolute yet indignant gaze seems still vivid in my mind.

It was her resolute determination that finally made him decide to take this step.

Although they later parted ways due to differences in their philosophies.

However, she was always a different kind of person to him.

As Guan Zhixin spoke, he slowly closed his eyes.

The woman's appearance was now fully revealed to him.

"Mei Xueli".

Thirteen days until Gu Jingchun and Shen Hechuan's wedding.

News of an explosion suddenly spread among the people of Tiandu.

This not only caused a great deal of discussion among the people, but also made the ministers instantly panicked and uneasy, and they all gathered together to discuss the matter.

Luo Kejin and Situ Qinghe looked at the old tutor Wang in front of them, their eyes clearly showing some panic.