Mu Chenshuang thoughtfully sorted out her thoughts, feeling that if things were indeed as she thought, many things could be explained immediately.
“This also explains why my mother’s jade pendant ended up in the Second Prince’s hands.” Mu Chenshuang looked up, her eyes shining with certainty.
"Previously, we suspected that the Second Prince must have controlled most of the court officials and the entire palace, but unfortunately we have never had any evidence."
"And now that Zhu Qin has come into this matter, doesn't it just prove that the Chengtianjian has indeed betrayed the Emperor and has long since sided with the Second Prince Feng Mozhan?"
Mu Chenshuang's eyes showed a hint of joy. It seemed that her decision to start her investigation from Xie Changqing's death was indeed the right one.
The next moment, Mu Chenshuang felt a pang of heartache as she thought about how Xie Changqing had died in vain.
She thought that if Xie Changqing had been more determined and resolute back then, things would have been better. It is said that one can find a way out of a desperate situation. The Marquis's family was indeed in a bad situation back then, but the Jingbian Marquis's family has been able to survive peacefully until now.
Since the deceased was gone, Mu Chenshuang did not want to make any unwarranted comments, so she did not inquire about Xie Changqing's matter again.
Lord Mu secretly breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that she did not continue to ask about Xie Changqing.
Having regained his composure and restraint, Lord Mu thought carefully about Mu Chenshuang's words and realized that her analysis was indeed reasonable.
"The Second Prince is currently enjoying the Emperor's favor. After lying low for so many years, he has managed to take control of the entire court situation in one fell swoop. He is indeed not to be underestimated."
"As the Inspector of the Imperial Observatory, Zhu Qin wielded immense power. Most people still believe that the Imperial Observatory is under the Emperor's command, but they don't know that they have long since secretly called him their master."
When Lord Mu spoke of these things, he couldn't help but shake his head with difficulty. For so many years, he had been cautious and treading on thin ice, always wanting to avenge Prince Pingfan of Libei and Xie Changqing. Now their situation was even more difficult, and he really didn't know when the opportunity would come.
“We can’t afford to offend any of them right now. If only we could get solid evidence of their crimes, we could strike them down in one fell swoop instead of alerting them.”
Lord Mu clenched his fist and slammed it on the table in anger. "Father can only deal with the Second Prince for now. Hopefully, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Shen can act faster."
Mentioning Feng Xilan, Lord Mu couldn't help but shake his head in disappointment.
“It seems that the Crown Prince’s mind is not on court affairs these days. This is not good. He cannot be so discouraged just because of some setbacks. Those who achieve great things do not concern themselves with trifles. In this respect, I really think the Crown Prince is not as composed as the Second Prince.”
Lord Mu sighed, thinking that if the Second Prince Feng Mo Ran hadn't been so wicked, he would have had some personality traits that made him suitable to be the Crown Prince.
Even so, Lord Mu still firmly chose Feng Xilan, who was more upright and kind, and refused to associate with someone as cruel and tyrannical as Feng Moran.
Lord Mu, his eyes filled with expectation, earnestly advised Mu Chenshuang, "Shuang'er, next time you go to the palace to treat the Empress Dowager, try to persuade the Crown Prince. Although he and you..."
Lord Mu paused, unsure how to continue. Mu Chenshuang understood, but showed no emotion on her face, and naturally took over the conversation.
"Father, don't worry. I know what's right and wrong, what's important and what's urgent. I've already met with the Crown Prince, explained things to him, and encouraged him to pull himself together."
Mu Chenshuang lowered her eyes slightly, the image of Feng Xilan's expression when she heard her cold and ruthless words flashing through her mind.
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