Grandpa Sun and Second Master Sun exchanged a glance. There were some bad rumors about the Qiao family recently, but the Tian family had not made any statement, so they dared not take any rash actions.
What merits did Sun Hetang achieve?
"Let her in," said Grandpa Sun.
Sun Hetang practically ran into the hall, his face beaming with joy: "Grandfather, Father, guess what I did?"
"I don't need you to do anything, just don't cause any trouble." Master Sun glanced at her unhappily, with disdain.
In his view, the Qiao family should bear the main responsibility for the Wu family's annulment of the engagement, but Sun Hetang also bears some responsibility. Why did she go to Qiao Zhizhi and Lin Songyan to show off? She's brainless.
"The Imperial Guards and the Court of Judicial Review have stormed into the Qiao family to arrest people, but my grandfather and father still don't know what's going on," Sun Hetang said smugly.
"What? Arrest people? Arrest the Qiao family?" Old Master Sun asked in surprise.
"It was because of that poem written by Lu Guchuan, which Qiao Zhizhi inscribed on the painting. Those beggars and hooligans were carrying printed copies of the painting around, stirring up trouble and saying that the poem cursed the heavens and the Great Swamp Country, as if it were a miracle. The peonies in Guofang Park all died overnight and even bled. The scene was terrifying."
"Of course the Emperor is angry, and he has sent people to question the Qiao family about their crimes."
"The fate of the Qiao family is either exile or execution. They should all be in prison by now."
The two were even more shocked upon hearing this. The Qiao family had weathered many storms and remained steadfast each time, even benefiting from them. The rumors outside were growing stronger, but they didn't take them seriously, not believing that the emperor would really take action against the Qiao family.
Everyone knows that the emperor trusts Qiao Lian'er so much that he even granted her the title of Princess Zhenguo and the fiefdom of Tianhe Prefecture.
The Imperial Guards are coming to arrest him?
It's truly unexpected; the rise and fall of the capital is so unpredictable.
Boundless excitement surged into their hearts, sweeping away all the frustration of the past few days. This unexpected joy felt like a gift from heaven to the Sun family.
Grandpa Sun immediately recalled what Sun Hetang had said earlier: "Tang'er, you said you made a great contribution to the Sun family, but what contribution did you make? The Qiao family was being questioned, what does that have to do with you?"
Sun Hetang had been waiting for this sentence. She looked up, her whole body radiating pride.
"Because this is all part of my scheme. I had someone buy the painting with the inscription from Qiao Zhizhi, and then printed many copies. I bribed those beggars and thugs to spread the news through the streets and alleys. As for the peonies in Guofang Park, I had them poisoned and blood was spilled on them. The Emperor believes from the bottom of his heart that the Qiao family colluded with Lu Guchuan and that the curse on Daze Kingdom has come true. Otherwise, why would the Emperor send the Imperial Guards and the Dali Temple to the Qiao family to arrest people?"
Grandpa Sun and Second Master Sun were stunned. The emperor was furious and the Qiao family was being punished. It was as if the dust had settled. Although the final outcome was good for the Sun family, they still felt as if a thunderbolt had struck them, making them feel terrified.
"You've made a fool of yourself. Why didn't you discuss such an important matter with me and your grandfather?" Grandpa Sun's voice trembled, still shaken.
"Oh dear, if I had told you, you would have tried every means to stop me, and even locked me up. How could I have done those things? Look at how scared you all are of me by telling you such a good result. Luckily, I kept it to myself and worked hard in silence."
Grandpa Sun clutched his chest and took a deep breath: "But this is a risky move. You bought the painting and you did all these things. If we're not careful, the entire Sun family will be affected."
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