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Song Feiwan exclaimed in surprise, "So fast? Have you found out who is behind them?"
Xiao Yu turned his head, his jawline sharp. "The Xu family."
Furious, Song Feiwan cursed, "It's them! They couldn't act against us at the palace banquet, so they targeted Rong Anning instead? Bullying innocent women is despicable! Your Highness, how do you plan to deal with them?"
Xiao Yu replied calmly, "They don't know they've been exposed yet. Are you asking because you have a plan?"
Song Feiwan nodded. "Yes. I have a plan that can kill two birds with one stone."
After changing into new attire with Xiao Feng, they returned to the palace banquet.
The feast was already halfway through; the ministers were slightly intoxicated, and the ladies had left their seats to chat with acquaintances, creating a lively atmosphere.
Xu Xianzhi's father had not engaged with anyone throughout the event, maintaining a stern demeanor while drinking. When a young eunuch hurriedly approached him and whispered something, his eyes lit up. He set down his cup and rushed toward the Emperor.
"Your Majesty, something terrible has happened! I have received news that the legitimate daughter of the Rong family is missing! She is currently in the Fifth Prince's room!"
His loud proclamation stirred up a storm.
Rong Huan and Rong Jiayi jumped up from their seats, their faces pale. "What did you say?"
No wonder Anning hadn't been seen since earlier! They thought she had gone to play with her sisters!
"You old scoundrel, don’t slander my sister’s name!"
Rong Jiayi, as the Minister of Justice, was known for his impartiality and rarely spoke out against other ministers like this; he was genuinely furious at this moment.
Minister Xu lamented, "Lord Rong! Whether what I say is true or false, everyone can see for themselves!"
He raised his head and cupped his hands toward the Emperor, whose expression had darkened. "Your Majesty, we must act quickly! If we delay any longer, it will lead to disaster!"
The Emperor understood what kind of debauched man Xiao Feng was. Although he was only a few months younger than Xiao Yu, he still had not taken a legitimate wife. If Lord Rong's legitimate daughter were truly ruined by him, how could he explain it to the Rong family and Concubine Rong?
Rong Huan exchanged glances with Rong Jiayi, signaling him to confirm the matter first while he stayed back to buy time.
The worst outcome would be if Anning had already been—
He clenched his fists in anger, vowing that even if Xiao Feng was a prince, he would never let him off the hook!
But for now, the most important thing was to protect Anning's reputation!
What face would she have left to live in this world if a large group of men and women rushed in? As long as no one was watching, there was still room for maneuver!
Consort Rong understood this principle as well. Without even exchanging a glance with Rong Huan, they unified their stance. The Queen's faction, realizing this was a golden opportunity to deal a heavy blow to the Rong family, was quick to act. She stood up first, urgency written all over her face, and exclaimed, "What are we waiting for? Let’s hurry!"
With such an incident occurring at the banquet, everyone lost interest in drinking and revelry. Some strained their ears to listen, while others voiced their opinions, creating a cacophony that made the entire palace feel like a bustling marketplace.
In the midst of the chaos, Rong Jiayi hurried in and shook his head at Rong Huan.
Rong Huan was taken aback and fell silent.
The Queen's faction assumed they were feeling guilty and pressed on, urging the Emperor to head to the side hall as quickly as possible. Their eagerness suggested they wished to outpace the Emperor himself.
Xiao Yan stood among them, casting an annoyed glance at Lord Xu. He had already warned them that the banquet was not the right time for action; why had they still chosen to strike?
However, if they could truly ruin Rong Anning and eradicate the Rong family’s heart, it wouldn’t be without merit.
Finally, the group arrived at the side hall, where a eunuch stepped forward and forcefully smashed open the door!
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