“That’s easy. You just need to send someone to keep a close watch on Xiangzi. If I’m not mistaken, Xiangzi will poison the Emperor’s medicine tomorrow night. You can catch him red-handed then,” Rong Qingqing said confidently.
Xie Jingrun's heart stirred slightly.
Rong Qingqing glanced at his face and said slowly, "Xie Jingrun, actually I could have stayed out of it and not told you anything, which would have prevented you from suspecting me."
Xie Jingrun looked up. "Then why did you say that again?"
Rong Qingqing said with some distress, "Because I want to help you."
Xie Jingrun remained silent, looking into the girl's sincere eyes. He paused, then softened his tone, "Why did you help me?"
Rong Qingqing sighed, "From the moment you saved me, we've been in the same boat. If you're well, I'll naturally be well too. Conversely, if something happens to you, I won't be able to get away with it either, and I don't want to die. Since things are not going well for you, I naturally have to help you."
Upon hearing this, Xie Jingrun's eyes flashed with a sharp glint. "A disadvantage against me? What do you mean?"
Rong Qingqing said solemnly, "Let's not beat around the bush. It's clear that you, Marquis, already know about your background, so I don't need to say anything more. However, if anything happens to the Emperor, it will be very detrimental to you. The situation in the court is dire right now. If the Emperor falls, all the court officials will inevitably side with the Empress. In that case, you, Marquis, will have no chance of winning. I believe you already understand this in your heart."
Xie Jingrun narrowed his eyes slightly, his aura intimidating. After a moment, he said calmly, "I have no intention of competing with them for anything."
Upon hearing this, Rong Qingqing became somewhat anxious. "If you don't fight for it, others will see you as a thorn in their side. The Empress is already suspicious of your parentage. She has secretly ordered Meng Hu to investigate you. The truth will eventually come out, and she will soon find out that you are the Emperor and Consort Li's son. How can you remain unscathed then? Moreover, if the Emperor falls, the Empress's faction will definitely seize the opportunity to eliminate you. Rather than being passive, it's better to take the initiative and strike first."
Xie Jingrun suddenly raised his eyes and stared sharply at her. He was somewhat surprised that she even knew about the Empress's secret ministers.
Meng Hu was both Situ Jin's trusted confidant and her favorite, and the two had an inappropriate relationship. However, Meng Hu had been secretly working for Situ Jin without anyone knowing, not even Feng Mo knew of his existence.
But Rong Qingqing knew.
A dangerous glint flashed in his eyes, and the hand gripping her chin tightened its hold. "Who exactly are you?"
Rong Qingqing rolled her eyes. "So all that I said was for nothing? I am Rong Qingqing, and Rong Qingqing is me. I have no identity. Let me go right now!" She tapped his arm.
Xie Jingrun frowned, scrutinizing her, but his movements eventually loosened somewhat.
"The only way now is to protect the Emperor and prevent any harm from happening to him. The Emperor loves you very much, and as long as he is alive, you have victory in your grasp. No matter how much the Empress tries to cause trouble, she can't get past him."
“I can protect myself even without him.” Xie Jingrun frowned, making it sound like he was incompetent.
“I know that Lord Marquis is a man who plans ahead, but you can’t fight city hall. The safest thing to do is to hold power in your own hands,” Rong Qingqing said. She knew that Xie Jingrun was not completely unprepared.
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