In fact, Lin Zao didn't care about these empty reputations; in fact, she even hoped that no one would know about her.
Besides, they were already in the same boat as King Cheng, and could only try their best to help King Cheng conquer the world.
Otherwise, if another prince were to eventually ascend the throne, the fate of Prince Cheng, whose reputation was at its zenith, would be predictable.
As members of the Chengwang faction, they will not fare well either.
As the saying goes, "one prospers, all prosper; one suffers, all suffer." Since the couple has chosen to become kings, they will naturally do their best, not only for the kings but also for themselves.
Moreover, if Lin Zao's identity is exposed in the future, she will definitely need a strong backing to protect her.
After all, no matter how capable others are, can they have the power and influence of the reigning emperor?
To put it bluntly, even if Tang Jian were to rise up in rebellion in the future, it would only be possible if the Zhou Dynasty's imperial family lost all its power and received strong support from powerful aristocratic families.
Otherwise, their cause would be illegitimate and their words would be baseless, ultimately leading to them being branded as traitors and leaving a lasting stain on their reputation.
Of course, the most important thing is that Tang Jian didn't have that idea either.
Nowadays, apart from the emperor being somewhat incompetent and tyrannical, his sons are all incredibly capable and quite extraordinary.
For Tang Jian and his wife, the best outcome would be for Prince Cheng to ascend the throne.
Besides, Lin Zao offered those things voluntarily; if she didn't want to, no one could force her.
The King and his wife must have guessed Lin Zao's identity, but they never pressured or tested her. Instead, they did their best to help her conceal it.
They helped Lin Zao eliminate many potential risks of exposure, and for this alone, Lin Zao and his group owed King Cheng a considerable favor.
King Cheng did not simply take; whenever they received benefits, they would repay the General's Mansion several times over.
Both sides got what they wanted, and Lin Zao had no complaints whatsoever.
However, both sides were quite frank about the matter tonight.
Before leaving the palace, the couple expressed their feelings to Prince Cheng, which put both of them at ease.
After that day, Lin Zao had some contact with Madam Huang and Madam Zhang.
Of course, they communicated mostly through letters. After all, with the New Year approaching, they were busy with many things as the mistresses of their respective households and didn't have much free time to get together.
They talked a lot about what to prepare for the New Year, how to prepare New Year's gifts for superiors, and so on, which taught Lin Zao a lot.
Time flies, and the end of the year is here in the blink of an eye. Many important things have happened during this time.
It was Tang Jian who brought back the news from the Prince's residence.
It is said that a treasure map was obtained in the capital. Based on the treasure map, it is speculated that there is a 50% chance that the treasure map contains the burial place of the Celestial Master.
This news immediately stirred up a murky mess.
All sorts of demons and monsters are eyeing the treasure map covetously, and it's said that quite a few people have died as a result.
Ultimately, the treasure map ended up in the hands of the imperial court, and the emperor specially dispatched the third prince and the young marquis of Jingyuan to lead soldiers to search for the treasure.
Of course, in order to appease those forces, the emperor had no choice but to compromise and allow them to each lead a team along.
As for how to divide the treasure once the location was found, it is said that there was a long debate about it.
In the end, the imperial court will definitely take the lion's share, and the rest will be divided among the various factions.
I heard that the imperial court has begun to amass troops in preparation for setting off after the New Year to search for the treasure's location. To ensure the treasure's safety, sufficient troops are necessary.
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