Betraying one's country and collaborating with enemies are the two things that Emperor Jianwen hates the most; whoever commits them will be put to death immediately.

  This eight-year-old girl from Changning Bo's mansion knew how to kill people and left no room for others to turn back.

  Zhou Weizhao suddenly waved the bamboo tube in his hand, and the ink monkey that was originally clinging to the pen holder with its beady eyes rolling around quickly slipped inside.

  "After the Qi Shengyuan incident, I found it strange that Master Bo would ask you, a young girl like you, to do such a big thing. Now it seems he indeed has an eye for talent." Zhou Weizhao placed the bamboo tube on the table: "But what I find strange is that you seem... alarmingly intelligent."

  Song Chengnu and Old Lady Song both said that being too clever is close to being a demon, and for a young girl who lacks age and experience, it's hard to predict whether it will bring good fortune or bad.

  Song Chuyi hung her head and didn't answer.

  "Some secrets that even the Imperial Guards might not be able to uncover, you can reveal with ease as if they were your own family treasures. And what's more, without any restrictions of time or place. Is it really because heaven has been particularly kind to you?" Zhou Wei Zhao looked at her directly, his eyes hinting at a probing inquiry: "Or is it that Old Master and Madam Song have truly devoted their hearts to teaching you."

  Song Chuyi waved her hand, indicating for Qing Tao and Hong Yu to leave, then turned around to look at Zhou Weizhao.

  "I heard that Prince Taishun has been in Longhushan for seven whole years. I wonder if he has heard any strange rumors during these seven years?" Song Chuyi walked calmly to his desk, looking straight into his eyes without fear: "I just encountered such strange things."

  Yes, and being intelligent has many things that can't be explained with just two words. For example, knowing the personnel appointments in distant border areas, some things may not even be known by Song Chengyu. But she knew, which would indeed raise suspicions later on.

  Zhou Wei looked at her with interest for a while, nodded and smiled: "Tell me."

  "I had a dream." Song Chuyi pondered for half a moment, then told the story of her past life with a mix of truth and falsehood. She curved the corners of her mouth: "That's how it was. Your Highness guessed correctly, no one is born knowing everything in the world, I just happened to be enlightened by that dream."

  She was smiling, but she wasn't necessarily happy. However, after a flash of sadness in her eyes just now, there was also a mix of relief.

  Such complex emotions, just like some of that frightening intelligence, shouldn't belong to a little girl.

  Zhou Weizhao suddenly handed the bamboo tube in his hand to Song Chuyi: "Give you a little something."

  The ink monkey is already rare and worth a thousand gold coins, but he gives it away as casually as giving away a white rabbit that can be seen everywhere.

  Song Chuyi hesitated and didn't go to pick her up.

  "Don't worry, I won't charge you extra." Zhou Weizhao walked further ahead, seemingly in a great mood: "As for the dream you mentioned earlier, I believe it."

  Finally got a word from this stubborn master, Song Chuyi let out a sigh of relief and reached out to take the bamboo tube.

  "Alright, let's continue with the matter of this time's Tartar invasion." Zhou Weizhao sat leisurely in his chair, looking at Song Chuyi across the desk: "Xingfu has been operating in the imperial court for many years, and with the help of Prince Duan, he has quite a bit of power. Just relying on this adopted son's position as an inspector is not enough to bring him down. Do you have any other tricks up your sleeve?"

  This is also why the previous Lord Wang was able to pass through so easily by increasing the number of imperial guards and the budget, which later became his reliance for leaving the capital and returning to his fief.

  Xing Fu is after all a red person in front of the emperor, and he has gained the trust of the emperor.

  Song Chuyi hung her head as if thinking for a moment, then revealed a confident smile.

  Whenever she smiles, two small dimples appear on her cheeks, complementing her sharp little tiger teeth, adding a few points to her lovely and cute appearance.

  "This eunuch is not a man of noble character, if he can curry favor with Xing Fu for power and influence, then naturally he can also curry favor with others for survival. And Xing Fu, who controls the Imperial Censorate, has committed countless crimes that cannot be recorded on paper. Your Majesty only needs to find one fatal weakness, and it will be enough. Moreover, I received a message in my dream that Xing Fu has been exchanging letters with the Tartar's Grand Preceptor. If these letters are exposed to the world, even gods won't be able to save him."

  She was smiling, but what she said were all words that could kill people.

  Zhou Weizhao finally felt that his intuition was a bit off the charts, it seemed that Master also wasn't entirely deceiving him. He knew that this Sixth Miss was quite extraordinary, and now it seemed that she indeed was.

  "After all, he followed the emperor for decades, and the emperor is a person who values old relationships. If it's too late to remember his good deeds" Zhou Weizhao tapped his hand on the table: "Isn't that terrible?"

  "Does Your Highness still remember Miss Chen from last night?" Song Chu-yi played her final card: "She is the legitimate granddaughter of the Second Assistant, and she and her brother were almost killed by the Tartar soldiers in the villa. Last night I already revealed to her the album painted by this official historian, I believe Chancellor Chen will make his own decision."

  Chen Gonglao was in charge of the Ducha Yuan, and when the time came, the Yu Shi who rushed up could drown Xing Fu with their saliva. Even if the emperor finally spared his life out of old affection, he would not be able to remain safe and sound again.

  Thinking so thoroughly, no wonder she can negotiate with Ye Jingchuan and make him willingly agree to help her rescue people.

  Zhou Wei Zhao nodded and changed the subject to Song Chuyi: "The person you saved, since they want to avoid your family elders, it means that your family may not be as harmonious as it seems. Seeing how you act more freely than other young ladies, it shows that your grandparents should value you highly, so why do you still have things to hide from them?"

  "This is where I need your help, Your Highness." Song Chuyi's words were unusually brief, but the meaning was clear: "Because of this strange dream, I also know many secrets about the inner palace. Since you understand me so well, shouldn't you also know that I have a stepmother?"

  Many things don't need to be said clearly, just a hint is enough.

  In the capital city, among the wives of the nobles, Li's reputation had always been exceptionally good. Yet, it turned out that there were also some secrets that couldn't be shared with outsiders.

  So-called grandmotherly love and personally putting it by one's side to teach and nurture doesn't necessarily mean it's genuine.

  The window was blown by the strong wind, swaying back and forth. Qingtao and Hongyu had already become worried and came to knock on the door several times.

  That's about it, Zhou Weizhao called them in.

  "Miss, Xu Mama says that the young master and the second young master are looking for you." Hong Yu observed his expression and saw that Zhou Wei Zhao's face was not unusual, so he relaxed a lot compared to before.

  Song Chuyi then bid farewell to Zhou Weizhao and came out, but saw the little Taoist priest who had led the way earlier floating into the room with quick steps.

  Still faintly heard him say something about the Tatar army gathering.

  It's probably someone who heard the news and wants to take down Ye Jingchuang and Zhou Weizhao in one fell swoop.

  I don't know if this matter has anything to do with Song Ren and Song Jue finding himself, Song Chuyi didn't dare to delay, went straight to the flower hall to see Song Ren.

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