In fact, he had long been secretly cultivating a considerable amount of power by taking advantage of his position. The world only knew him as the commander of the Embroidered Uniform Guard, in charge of the Zhenfu Division, and in charge of the imperial prison, serving as the emperor's eyes and ears. But in reality, the entire Embroidered Uniform Guard system was extremely complex, and with its information network covering the entire country, he held many people's secrets.
Those people, having been given leverage over him, had no choice but to obey his every word.
He also used these people to do many things in secret.
He may not have thought about competing with Feng Mo for the throne, but he knew the principle that a new emperor brings a new court.
Even if he was not Emperor Zhaojing's son, he would still find it difficult to escape unscathed after Emperor Zhaojing's death. Those court officials who had suffered under his rule would surely take the opportunity to kick him while he was down, and the political situation would be reshuffled.
How could he not leave himself a way out?
However, in the original book, he is the villain, so he doesn't have a good ending.
After hearing her words, Xie Jingrun remained silent for a long time before staring at her intently. "You like power?"
Rong Qingqing was a little confused. "What?"
"Do you really like power?" Xie Jingrun asked impatiently.
Rong Qingqing blinked and said jokingly, "Who wouldn't like it? If you had supreme power, you wouldn't have to kneel before others all the time." She paused, then asked in return, "Doesn't Your Excellency like it? Aren't power, authority, and beautiful women what men yearn for most?"
Xie Jingrun narrowed his eyes slightly. "I understand."
Rong Qingqing looked at him, somewhat puzzled. "What do you know?"
Xie Jingrun glanced at her. "I will do as you wish."
Rong Qingqing was even more confused. Just as she was about to ask again, she heard him say, "But Rong Qingqing, you'd better not lie to me, or you won't be able to bear the consequences."
Rong Qingqing said seriously, "I didn't lie to you. You'll know tomorrow night whether what I said is true or not." She paused, looking at the man's cold and handsome face, and suddenly mimicked his tone, saying, "But Xie Jingrun, if I didn't lie to you, what will you do? There can't be only punishment and no reward, right? If I didn't lie to you, then it will be a great achievement."
Xie Jingrun frowned. "What do you want?"
Rong Qingqing's eyes darted around. "Reward me, or you punish yourself."
"Hmm?" Xie Jingrun stared at her dangerously.
Rong Qingqing gave a dry laugh and waved her hand, saying, "I don't want anything, and the Marquis doesn't need to punish himself."
Xie Jingrun snorted coldly and suddenly reached out to undo her cloak.
"It's getting late, I should go back, the cloak is still..." The voice stopped abruptly.
Rong Qingqing was caught off guard when he suddenly pulled at her cloak. A chill ran down her shoulder, and when she looked down, she saw that her bare shoulder was half exposed, and her cloak and clothes had been torn off, leaving large areas of her skin exposed to the air...
Her breath hitched, and when she looked up, she saw him staring at her shoulder. Her face flushed, and she felt annoyed. Just as she was about to push him away, his long, slender fingers reached out first and pulled her slipping collar back up.
Whether it was intentional or accidental, when he pulled her clothes back up, his fingertips accidentally touched her skin.
A strange feeling washed over her, and fine goosebumps rose all over her body.
Xie Jingrun was extremely uncomfortable. He looked up at the roof, a suspicious blush appearing on his handsome face.
"I didn't mean to," he said hastily, then grabbed his cloak and walked out.
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