"ah?"
Chu Qingwan was puzzled. Did her elder sister already know Ruan Qingchen's identity and want to ruin his reputation?
"Little sister, you'll understand later."
Chu Qingxuan smiled mysteriously, leaving Chu Qingwan completely baffled.
Li Mansion.
Xiao Si reported to Li Wen, "My lord, the people are saying that the Empress has gone mad for Ruan Qingchen. Should we continue to spread the rumors?"
Li Wen revealed a sinister smile and said, "Continue."
A foolish ruler cannot remain in that position.
When the right opportunity arises, the empress can become the ruler of the previous dynasty.
Li Wen turned around, walked to the bookshelf, and gently twisted the vase on the bookshelf. The bookshelf moved aside, revealing the secret room.
Li Wen went inside. In the dimly lit secret room, there was only a table and a chair. A man was sitting on the chair with his back to Li Wen, so Li Wen could only see his back.
He smiled and said to the man, "Want to know what's happening outside, Grand Preceptor?"
Ruan Qingchen turned around, her eyes cold and clear, and met Li Wen's gaze with a sarcastic smile. "Lord Li, I don't want to know."
All I know is that Ruan Qingchen is already a dead man in the eyes of the world.
Li Wen said, "That's true. In the eyes of the world, you, Ruan Qingchen, are nothing more than a traitor, and your reputation is terrible."
“Just like your father, Luo Hua, who also plotted a rebellion, it really is true that like father, like son.” As Li Wen spoke, Ruan Qingchen’s expression immediately changed, and his sharp eyes stared at Li Wen as if he wanted to tear him apart.
Seeing that Ruan Qingchen was angry, Li Wen became interested and said, "Luo Yuchen, do you want to know the truth about what happened back then? The truth about the massacre of the entire Luo family."
Li Wen specifically mentioned Ruan Qingchen's original name.
Ruan Qingchen clenched her fists and said through gritted teeth, "I know, didn't you, Lord Li, interfere?"
Li Wen clapped his hands and praised, "People who have served as imperial advisors are indeed intelligent. I only gave you a hint, and you immediately understood."
He stared at Ruan Qingchen and said, word by word, "Back when we were officials in the same court, the Empress favored Luo Hua. I was clearly the most qualified to become the Prime Minister, but the Empress chose Luo Hua! Why did he have to do that!"
"So I devised a plan to make the Queen misunderstand him, ruin his reputation, and have him beheaded!"
The hatred in Li Wen's voice grew stronger, but Ruan Qingchen remained calm.
He leaned back lazily in his chair and said sarcastically, "Lord Li has really gone through a lot of trouble these past years to maintain his image."
Li Wen understood Ruan Qingchen's sarcasm. He laughed and said, "Once I become emperor, you won't be so arrogant anymore."
"Then I'll wait and see."
Ruan Qingchen's eyes were icy cold.
He should have realized his ambition sooner.
"You have two choices now. First, I will kill you. Second, give me the Tiger Tally. After it's done, you'll get your share of the benefits."
Ruan Qingchen couldn't help but laugh. "If I remember correctly, you are the one who caused my family's ruin and death, my enemy. Are you too stupid, or are you underestimating me?"
Li Wen angrily grabbed Ruan Qingchen by the collar and roared, "Where is the Tiger Tally? Give it to me!"
"No," Ruan Qingchen said coldly.
Want the tiger tally? Dream on.
Li Wen shook off Ruan Qingchen, who fell to the ground in a sorry state.
If Li Wen hadn't drugged him, he would be completely powerless now, otherwise Li Wen would definitely have been tortured to death by him.
"Don't even think about getting out until you hand over the Tiger Tally!"
Li Wen gave Ruan Qingchen an ultimatum.
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