Hearing the announcement from the outside, Xu Ji Mo closed his eyes in order to suppress his anger.

He was tired.

Waving his hand, Xu Ji Mo refused to see anyone.

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"XuanRong sat in front of the dresser and stared at the bronze mirror in front of her. Behind her, YuShang was busy brus.h.i.+ng her hair.

"It seems like the entire capital has been lively in the past few days."

XuanRong smiled as she looked at YuShang's reflection in the bronze mirror.

Hearing XuanRong's words, YuShang nodded.

"What w.a.n.gFei's words were correct. The capital is indeed very bustling because of the matters related to some of the n.o.ble families."

XuanRong's eyes darkened but she did not say anything.

YuShang continued.

"w.a.n.gFei, when this servant went out of the Fu, this servant has heard many entertaining gossips. Few days ago, a rumor about a man venting out his frustrated desire to other men circulated in the entire Qian Zou. That man's first victim was the heir of Prince Rui's residence, Rui Fang Li. This servant could not help but recall that Young Yaster Li Jung Li. This servant remembered that he has been supplied with w.a.n.gFei's charm powder and this servant suspected that since he could not vent out all of his desire towards that disgusting Baili Chen, he must be the one doing those horrible things. Don't you think so, w.a.n.gFei?"

Being the youngest, YuShang was more open with XuanRong and did not hesitate to speak what was on her mind.

XuanRong shook her head. When she plotted against Rui Fang Li, XuanRong did not told her maidservants. The darkness in her heart, she was afraid to show it in front of them.

Looking at YuShang's eyes that were full of excitement, XuanRong could not help but sigh.

"So? What happened next?"

"This servant's guess was correct!! It was indeed Li Jung Li!!! Ha!! So disgusting!! When w.a.n.gFei planned to tarnish Baili Chen and Baili family's reputation using Li Jung Li, this servant did not think that Li Jung Li would be out of control and would commit a much more horrible deed. Ai. Now that Baili Chen and the Baili family's reputation had sunken to the lowest, it was either the fish dies or the net splits[1]. Thus, he was reported by Baili Chen when that h.o.m.os.e.xual survived. Urgh!!"

YuShang s.h.i.+vered while rubbing her shoulders animatedly. XuanRong could not help but laugh when she saw her action.

"This servant heard that a couple of days ago, Li Jung Li was arrested and was sent to palace prison. When Marquis Li found out, he made a scene in front of the palace gate, hoping to have the sympathy of the people and at the same time, have the opportunity to see the Emperor. Too bad, the Emperor fell sick and refused to meet with everyone. Even the court session was stopped."

YuShang placed the hairbrush on the table and swiftly helped XuanRong towards the bed.

"Marquis Li is currently facing two towers, Duke Baili and Rui Junw.a.n.g. Although Rui Junw.a.n.g does not hold a power in the court, still, the Emperor would give him plenty of face because of his nominal t.i.tle as the Prince of The Second Rank."

XuanRong sat on the bed and YuShang immediately handled her a cup of water.

"How's maternal grandfather's side? Is he planning to take a side?"

YuShang shook her head.

"This servant does not know. This servant will tell YuShen JieJie later to send someone and inquire old master's decision."

XuanRong gave the cup to YuShang after taking a sip a couple of times.

"No. Just tell someone to inform maternal grandfather that this time, the Chen family will not side with anyone on the surface but will extend help to Marquis Li's family in the shadows. In order not to still trouble with Baili Duke and Rui Junw.a.n.g, one must be careful as if one is walking in an eggsh.e.l.l. If I am correct, the Emperor's decision will come in the next few days."

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[1]. In a life and death battle, only one remains.

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