The murderous intent in her eyes was impossible to conceal. This time, the Empress Dowager wanted to search the mansion; what about next time? Would she just go directly to the Prince of Zhenbei's mansion to kill people?
Such is the nature of power struggles within the imperial court: if you retreat an inch, the enemy advances ten feet.
Xiao Cao followed Huo Xiaolong back to the palace. As the girl waved, a guard stepped forward and whispered a few words in her ear.
He then went to Lan Tingche's place.
She couldn't wait any longer; she needed to overturn the verdict as soon as possible. The Empress Dowager was going too far; she couldn't tolerate it for even a day longer.
Looking at the angry and serious-faced girl, the man stood up and pulled her to the side of the table.
Then he rolled up the sleeves of his coat, reached out and gently massaged Huo Xiaolong's temples. His hand continued moving, and a deep, gentle voice rang out as he slowly said...
"Long'er, don't be angry. If you want, I will go and beat the grievance drum outside the palace tomorrow."
When the Great Yan Dynasty was founded, the founding emperor specially erected a grievance drum outside the palace. Anyone who had been wronged or convicted could come and knock on it. At that time, a joint trial would be held in three courts. After the results were obtained, they would be loudly read out next to the grievance drum to reassure the people and give justice to the wronged.
Huo Xiaolong grabbed Lan Tingche's wrist, looked at him with alluring eyes, and parted her lips slightly to say...
"Will this disrupt your plans?"
Lan Tingche smiled and whispered in Long'er's ear
"I don't have any plans. The biggest plan I've ever had in my life is to live happily ever after with you. You can do it without worry."
"Then I want you to beat the drum tomorrow."
"Yes, Your Highness."
Lan Tingche is both a close confidant of the Prince of Zhenbei and a powerful supporter behind him.
I would really be willing, even if it were just to be a pawn.
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