The hall of Sheng Mansion was in a mess. Sheng Yunrong's mother, Madam Sheng, was sitting on a chair, crying. The servants of Sheng Mansion gathered around her, anxious.

Sheng Yunrong walked quickly to Madam Sheng and asked nervously, "Mother, what happened?"

Madam Sheng raised her head, her eyes full of sorrow, and said, "Your father...your father..."

Sheng Yunrong's heart sank suddenly, tears welled up in her eyes. She held Madam Sheng's hand tightly and said, "Mother, tell me, what happened to father?"

Madam Sheng gritted her teeth and finally told the truth: "Your father was captured by the imperial court."

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao were both shocked, and Sheng Yunrong burst into tears: "Why? What crime did my father commit?"

Madam Sheng shook her head and said, "I don't know, but they say my father is a traitor."

Pei Jinxiao clenched his fists, a hint of murderous intent flashed in his eyes: "Miss Sheng, we can't just sit there and wait for death. I want to save your father."

Sheng Yunrong wiped away her tears and looked at Pei Jinxiao firmly: "I believe you, Master Pei."

Finally, on a dark and windy night, they found the place where Madam Sheng was imprisoned. Sheng Yunrong held Pei Jinxiao's hand tightly, with a determined light in her eyes: "Mr. Pei, we must rescue our father."

Pei Jinxiao nodded, gently pushed open the door of the cell, and they walked in carefully.

In the cell, Madam Sheng was curled up in the corner. When she saw Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao, a flash of surprise flashed in her eyes, but it was quickly replaced by joy: "Rong'er, why are you here?"

Sheng Yunrong burst into tears and hugged Madam Sheng tightly: "Mother, we are here, we will rescue you."

Pei Jinxiao gently patted Sheng Yunrong on the shoulder and said, "Miss Sheng, let's get started."

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao worked together and finally succeeded in rescuing Mrs. Sheng.

Sheng Yunrong gently brushed away the tea in her hands, her eyes full of gratitude and admiration. She looked at Pei Jinxiao, and a gentle smile appeared on the corner of her lips: "I really have to thank Pei Jinxiao. If you hadn't shown up in time, I'm afraid I would have been in trouble."

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, with a hint of confidence in his eyes: "Miss Sheng, thank you for the compliment. It is my honor to serve the Sheng Mansion."

In the flower hall of Sheng Mansion, the warm sun shines through the window lattice onto the two of them, making them feel particularly warm. Sheng Yunrong sighed softly and said, "Mr. Pei, do you know the predicament that our Sheng Mansion is facing now?"

Pei Jinxiao nodded slightly, with a sharp look in his eyes: "The Sheng Mansion has indeed been in constant turmoil in recent years, but Miss Sheng, rest assured, Pei has a plan."

A hint of curiosity flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She leaned forward and approached Pei Jinxiao: "Oh? I wonder what Mr. Pei thinks?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled calmly and said, "Miss Sheng, do you know that the predicament of the Sheng Mansion did not arise overnight? If we want to resolve it, we need to start from the source."

Sheng Yunrong nodded slightly, indicating her agreement: "So, where do you think the source is, Master Pei?"

Pei Jinxiao pondered for a moment and said, "The predicament of the Sheng Mansion stems from internal disputes and external pressure. Internal disputes require resolving family conflicts; external pressure requires consolidating the position of the Sheng Mansion in the court."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with approval, and she said softly: "Mr. Pei really has a unique insight. So, how should we proceed?"

At this time, the doorman of Sheng Mansion came running in, looking anxious: "Miss, it's bad! Someone came from the palace and said they want to investigate Sheng Mansion!"

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao looked at each other, and a hint of nervousness flashed in their eyes. Sheng Yunrong quickly stood up and said, "Master Pei, let's go to see the people in the palace together."

In the main hall of the Sheng Mansion, the envoy from the palace sat solemnly on the main seat, and the servants of the Sheng Mansion on both sides did not dare to make a sound. Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao walked in side by side. The envoy glanced at them and said coldly: "Miss Sheng, Master Pei, do you admit your guilt?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and said, "Sir Envoy, what crime has the Sheng family committed?"

The messenger snorted coldly and said, "Aren't you aware of the corruption cases that the Sheng Mansion has been involved in in recent years?"

Sheng Yunrong looked determined and said, "Your Excellency, regarding the corruption case involving the Sheng Mansion, we have already conducted self-investigation and rectification and have punished the officials involved. The Sheng Mansion did not shield the criminals."

The messenger's eyes flashed with doubt, and he asked: "If that's the case, why does the Sheng Mansion still have a bad reputation?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled lightly and said, "Mr. Envoy, the Sheng Mansion has a bad reputation because we have not yet found the real mastermind. Pei is willing to assist the palace in investigating this matter and find the real criminal."

The messenger's eyes flashed with approval, and he said: "If that's the case, then you can investigate. But if you can't find any results, the Sheng family will face severe punishment."

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao responded in unison: "Yes!"

After the messenger left, Sheng Yunrong turned to look at Pei Jinxiao and said, "Mr. Pei, what should we do next?"

Pei Jinxiao smiled slightly, his eyes full of confidence: "Miss Sheng, don't worry. We already have a direction. We just need to follow the steps and we will definitely find the mastermind behind it and clear the name of the Sheng family."

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Sheng Yunrong's face was gloomy: "Go find out where Tu Su Yuwei is. Kidnap her and bring her to me."

Xiang Zhu's expression changed slightly when he heard this. He hesitated for a moment and spoke cautiously, "Miss, is this too risky? After all, the Tusu Mansion is not easy to mess with."

Sheng Yunrong glared at Xiang Zhu and said in a cold tone: "So what if I take a risk? I must avenge this vengeance. That bitch Tu Su Yuwei dared to steal my things, I will make her pay the price."

Xiang Zhu said no more, accepted the order and left, but he was secretly worried in his heart.

As night fell, Sheng Yunrong sat alone in the room, her face becoming increasingly gloomy. She recalled Tu Su Yuwei's smug smile at the banquet that day, and the people around her who were fawning on her.

At this time, Xiang Zhu hurried back and reported in a low voice: "Miss, I found out. Tu Su Yuwei is hosting a banquet at Zui Yue Tower in the west of the city tonight."

Sheng Yunrong's eyes flashed with ruthlessness, and she stood up and said, "Let's go to Zuiyue Tower."

Zuiyue Tower was brightly lit and filled with laughter. Sheng Yunrong and Xiang Zhu quietly entered and found the box where Tu Su Yuwei was.

In the box, Tu Su Yuwei was drinking and laughing with a group of young men from aristocratic families. She glanced at Sheng Yunrong, and a hint of pride flashed in her eyes, as if she was showing off her own glory.

Sheng Yunrong sneered, motioned Xiang Zhu to follow, and walked straight to Tu Su Yuwei.

"Tu Su Yuwei, do you admit your guilt?" Sheng Yunrong's tone was cold and her eyes were as sharp as knives.

Tu Su Yuwei was stunned for a moment, then she started laughing: "Sheng Yunrong, are you here to cause trouble for me? Do you think you are still qualified?"

A trace of anger flashed in Sheng Yunrong's eyes. She did not answer, but simply reached out her hand and slapped Tu Su Yuwei in the face.

"Sheng Yunrong, you dare to hit me!" Tu Su Yuwei covered her face and glared at Sheng Yunrong.

Sheng Yunrong sneered: "Not only will I beat you, I will also let you know the consequences of offending me, Sheng Yunrong."