Seeing that everyone was determined to deal with the Crown Prince, the Emperor breathed a sigh of relief. He didn't let him say it, which was a way of giving him face.
Since Xie Qianzhong had made his point so clear, the Emperor was bound to take the opportunity to back down, so he nodded directly.
"Yes, the Prime Minister is right. If you ministers have no other questions, then please do as he says."
The Emperor didn't dwell on it too much; in just a few words, he had already decided whether Li Zhaoxian should stay or leave.
After finishing his speech, he looked at Xie Qianzhong again and decided to entrust him with an important task.
"You are to make all the contacts regarding what you just mentioned. Find out who is behind this and make sure there are no omissions."
"Yes, Your Majesty, I obey."
Xie Qianzhong nodded in agreement without hesitation, and the imperial court would soon undergo a major reshuffle.
Before long, the capital was filled with an atmosphere of fear and unease, and everyone was on edge.
Mr. Song is a prime example; he's been pacing back and forth at home, which is quite irritating to watch.
Song's mother felt annoyed, but she couldn't stop him, so she could only offer a roundabout reminder.
"My lord, since they haven't traced us yet, it means we're safe for now. Don't worry too much, take a rest."
Overnight, Song's mother learned a lot and knew to respect her husband, speaking much more politely.
But Song's father had no desire to sit down. He was so agitated that he wished he could kill two people to vent his anger.
"The Crown Prince is truly foolish to dare to do such a thing, but thankfully, we have never been involved in these matters!"
Mr. Song spoke in a flustered manner, but as soon as he finished speaking, Mrs. Song said with great concern.
"That may be true, but the Crown Prince will blame all the crimes on the Crown Princess, and he may also want to drag us down with him to vent his anger."
Song's mother knew Li Zhaoxian very well; he was an absolute scoundrel.
In the final moments, there's no doubt they'll try to drag as many people down with them.
Song's father was well aware of this, but after thinking about it, he suddenly looked at her seriously.
"In that case, we have no choice but to go to her and see if she can help us."
Song's father was very unwilling to admit that he had spent his whole life struggling in the imperial court, but in the end he had to rely on the daughter he hated the most.
All his life's energy was wasted like this, but there was nothing he could do; he had chosen the wrong person at the last moment.
Once you've boarded that pirate ship, you're bound to pay the price.
Song's mother hesitated. They knew Song Tangxue's attitude, and if they went any further, she might really get angry.
"She was already extremely patient last time. If we go to her again, she might completely turn on us."
Once that happens, there is no hope left.
They had witnessed firsthand how ruthless and heartless Song Tangxue was, and there was no gratitude or favor between them whatsoever.
If Song Tangxue really did ignore them, it wouldn't be surprising.
"But now we can only sell this old face; what other options do we have?"
Mr. Song was well aware of this, but he could only mutter to himself.
After saying that, he suddenly turned around and walked outside without looking back, his steps extremely hurried.
Now is the time to save his life, so he dares not delay in the slightest, fearing that the emperor will imprison him at any moment.
If he were imprisoned, he would inevitably be labeled as a member of the Crown Prince's faction, and then he would be doomed.
"Please don't be in such a hurry. Going there rashly like this is definitely not a good idea," Song's mother quickly stepped forward to try and stop her.
Mr. Song was already in a bad mood, and now there was an obstacle in his way, so he simply pushed her away.
"You good-for-nothing! If you had given me a decent son, things wouldn't have turned out like this. Now you're old and have no hope at all!"
Mr. Song pushed Mrs. Song to the ground and then spoke with obvious disgust.
Song's mother wanted to say something more, but the intense pain made her gasp and she was no longer able to move.
Song's father stopped speaking and strode away, as if he were doing something extremely urgent.
However, upon leaving the Prime Minister's residence, they found that iron cavalry had already surrounded the entrance.
"My lord, nowadays all officials who have had connections with the Crown Prince must be investigated. Please come with us."
The leading general quickly came out and looked at Song's father with a sweet and selfless expression.
Song's father's expression changed, but given his current symptoms, if he disobeyed the imperial decree, he would likely be killed immediately.
Song Tangxue was also waiting for news; they needed to know the answer today, no matter which side it came from.
"The Marquis has already been arrested and is now imprisoned, awaiting interrogation,"
Haitang received the latest news and came to report it.
Song Tangxue wasn't surprised at all after hearing this.
Meng Youyu found it even funnier and spoke up directly.
"I bet he came to you hoping you would intercede for him, but he got arrested as soon as he stepped outside."
What she said is quite right; even Song Tangxue thinks so.
Haitang continued, "The Marquis is terrified and keeps calling your name."
"He's trying to drag you into this, to make everyone think you're on the same side, so you'll have no choice but to save him, or you'll get burned too."
Meng Youyu continued to analyze this little scheme, saying that even a fool could see through it.
However, it must be said that Song's father played this move very cleverly.
With him doing this, Song Tangxue certainly couldn't ignore it, otherwise she might be accused of disobeying her elders.
"Shall we pretend we don't know anything for now and see how things develop?"
Song Tangxue fell silent, seemingly unable to think of a solution for the moment, while Meng Youyu offered suggestions.
However, as soon as she finished speaking, Song Tangxue calmly said...
“There’s no need for that. Just tell the Emperor that we are guilty, and we will admit it. I will also bear the consequences.”
She must be so open and honest now, otherwise she will be criticized.
Meng Youyu hadn't thought of this idea before, but after hearing it, her eyes lit up and she immediately spoke up.
"I thought you'd become forgetful after pregnancy, but you're still as smart as ever. Seeing you like this puts my mind at ease."
Song Tangxue still has her head on the table and is able to handle things calmly, which is already quite impressive.
After saying that, Song Tangxue could only give a bitter smile.
“If you were in my position, you would probably have handled things the same way I have, otherwise you would have been killed by them long ago.”
No one wants to be born so skilled at scheming, but they are all forced into it by others.
Song Tangxue felt extremely helpless, but there was nothing she could do.
Upon hearing this, Meng Youyu felt extremely distressed and quickly said something.
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