Sheng Yunrong quickly got up and opened the door, only to see Sheng Hongxiao standing tall outside the door in the night. He was holding a palace lantern in his hand, and the light reflected on his face, making him look even more deep and majestic. Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly, with a hint of joy in her eyes, but soon returned to calm.

"Brother, why are you here?" Sheng Yunrong asked, with a barely perceptible tenderness in her voice.

Sheng Hongxiao nodded slightly, put the palace lantern on the table, and said calmly: "I came to see you, and by the way, I have something to discuss with you."

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently and turned to pour tea for Sheng Hongxiao. At this time, it was already late at night in the Sheng Mansion, but Sheng Yunrong's room was still brightly lit.

"Brother, you seem to be in a bad mood today?" Sheng Yunrong handed over the teacup and asked with concern.

Sheng Hongxiao took the teacup, blew the tea leaves in the cup gently, and then slowly said: "Yes, something unpleasant happened in the court today."

Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, with a concerned expression: "What is it that makes Big Brother so upset?"

Sheng Hongxiao sighed and said, "The struggles in the court are getting more intense, and some things are beyond my control. I am worried that these struggles will affect our Sheng Mansion."

Sheng Yunrong's expression tightened, and a trace of worry flashed in her eyes: "Then how should we deal with it?"

Sheng Hongxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong, a trace of relief flashed in his eyes: "This is what I want to discuss with you. I plan to let you leave Sheng Mansion temporarily and go to a safe place."

Sheng Yunrong was stunned, with a surprised expression: "Leaving Sheng Mansion? Why?"

Sheng Hongxiao said in a deep voice: "This is for your safety and for the safety of the Sheng family. I have tried my best to resolve the fight in the court, but I can't guarantee that no one will attack you."

Sheng Yunrong was silent for a moment, and a hint of determination flashed in his eyes: "Brother, I understand. As long as it is for the Sheng family, I am willing to do anything."

Sheng Hongxiao looked at Sheng Yunrong and felt a warm feeling in his heart.

"Okay, I will arrange for servants to protect you. During this period of time, you can live in a villa in Jiangnan. The environment there is beautiful and suitable for recuperation." Sheng Hongxiao said.

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently, with a hint of reluctance in her eyes: "Then I will miss you all."

Sheng Hongxiao said softly: "Don't worry, this is only temporary. When things in the court are stable, I will take you back."

The two discussed some details before Sheng Hongxiao stood up to say goodbye. Sheng Yunrong saw him off to the door and looked at his back, feeling a mix of emotions.

Back in the room, Sheng Yunrong sat alone in front of the window, looking at the twinkling stars in the night sky, with a myriad of thoughts in her mind.

At this moment, the door was gently pushed open, and another young lady from the Sheng Mansion, Sheng Wan'er, walked in. She looked at Sheng Yunrong, with a trace of worry in her eyes: "Sister, are you okay?"

Sheng Yunrong smiled slightly and patted Sheng Waner's hand gently: "It's okay, sister. I'm just a little worried about my brother."

Sheng Wan'er nodded gently and said, "Brother will be safe. Sister, you have to take good care of yourself and don't let brother worry."

Sheng Yunrong nodded gently, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "I will. Sister, you too, take care of yourself."

Sheng Yunrong frowned slightly, looking through the window at the sudden arrival of the soldiers. Her eyes revealed a hint of uneasiness, but she soon regained her composure. She brushed her sleeves lightly and turned to walk towards the hall.

"Miss, this group of soldiers has come with ill intentions. How should we respond?" Sheng Yunrong's maid Xiaoyue followed closely behind her and asked with a worried look on her face.

"It's okay. Our Sheng family is a prominent family with a strong foundation. There's no need to worry too much." Sheng Yunrong said calmly, but she couldn't help but think of some recent changes in the court.

In the hall of Sheng Mansion, Sheng Yunrong sat in the main seat, with rows of servants and attendants below. At this time, a general in iron armor walked in with several soldiers.

"Miss Sheng, I am a general from the imperial court, and I have been ordered to capture Pei Jinxiao, the traitor from Sheng Mansion." The general said in a deep voice, his eyes as sharp as knives, scanning everyone present.

Sheng Yunrong's heart tightened. Pei Jinxiao was the Prince of Jing, and also her best friend. She slowly stood up and looked at the general with a firm gaze: "Pei Jinxiao is the Prince of Jing of our country. How could he become a traitor? You are wrong."

The general sneered, "Miss Sheng, the evidence is irrefutable. Pei Jinxiao colluded with the enemy and attempted to usurp the throne. The court has issued an order to arrest him. If you know about this and don't report it, you will also be guilty."

Sheng Yunrong frowned. She knew that this matter was very serious. If it was not handled properly, the Sheng family would also be implicated. She took a deep breath and tried to calm her inner fluctuations.

At this time, Pei Jinxiao chose to stand out from the crowd. He looked at the general with a firm gaze: "I, Pei Jinxiao, have a clear conscience. If I really committed treason, I am willing to accept the punishment of the court. But if someone falsely accuses me, I, Pei Jinxiao, will never sit still and wait for death."

Sheng Yunrong looked at Pei Jinxiao, with a complex emotion welling up in her heart.

He is an upright man and would never do anything treasonous. She stepped forward and stood side by side with Pei Jinxiao: "I believe in Brother Pei, he is definitely not a traitor."

The general frowned upon seeing this. He had not expected Sheng Yunrong to defend Pei Jinxiao so openly. He said coldly, "Miss Sheng, are you interfering with the court's business?"

Sheng Yunrong gritted her teeth. She knew she couldn't back down at this moment. She took a deep breath and looked at the general: "I, Sheng Yunrong, am the eldest daughter of the Sheng Mansion. If there really is a traitor in the Sheng Mansion, I will cooperate with the court to catch him. But Pei Jinxiao is not a traitor. I will never let him be wronged."

The general's face darkened when he heard this. He stared at Sheng Yunrong, weighing the pros and cons in his mind. He knew the influence of the Sheng Mansion in the court, and if he insisted on arresting Pei Jinxiao, it might cause unnecessary trouble.

Just then, a soldier hurried into the hall, and the general immediately asked, "What's the matter?"

The soldier whispered something in the general's ear, and the general's face changed slightly, then he regained his composure. He looked at Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao, and said in a deep voice: "Miss Sheng, Pei Jinxiao, I will report your case to the court. If you are truly innocent, the court will naturally give you justice."

Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao looked at each other. They both knew that this storm had just begun. But they both firmly believed that the truth would eventually come to light.

After the soldiers left, Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao sat in the hall and exchanged opinions. Sheng Yunrong said, "Brother Pei, this matter is very serious. We need to find evidence to prove your innocence."

Pei Jinxiao nodded: "Yes, we must act quickly, otherwise things will become more complicated."

Finally, in a court debate, Sheng Yunrong and Pei Jinxiao found key evidence that proved Pei Jinxiao's innocence. The court ordered the charges against Pei Jinxiao to be dropped and apologized to him.

Sheng Yunrong quickly stood up and opened the door. Outside the door, the night was as dark as water, and the moonlight sprinkled on the bluestone slabs of Sheng Mansion, reflecting the tall figure of Sheng Hongxiao. He was wearing a black robe, his face was cold, but there was a hint of anxiety between his eyebrows.