Ambush and Interception

Early the next morning, word that the Grand Tutor's estate had become a massive crater swiftly spread throughout East Capital Prefecture.

The news traveled with remarkable efficiency, and countless commoners cheered in jubilation that this treacherous villain had finally died.

Grand Tutor Zhang Yaozuo had wielded power over both court and country, one of the greatest traitors under heaven.

This was common knowledge. Never mind who had spread it; in any case, the emperor had been deceived by a treacherous minister.

Lu Wanyi also learned the news, and her eyes were filled with astonishment when she looked at Chu Danqing.

She understood Chu Danqing, and she felt that in all of East Capital Prefecture, no one besides him could have done it.

Then she pretended nothing had happened.

Chu Danqing was her adopted son, and Zhang Yaozuo was no good person anyway.

Why should she expose the matter for no reason?

If she truly exposed it, there would be nothing but harm and not the slightest benefit. She was not foolish.

Still, she understood that this matter could not simply be allowed to pass so easily.

Afterward, she would have to speak with Chu Danqing. He could not solve everything with brute force.

Killing was certainly satisfying, but the consequences were far too great.

"The time has come. We should enter the palace to meet His Majesty." As Lu Wanyi spoke, the ceremonial procession had long been waiting.

No matter what, Lu Wanyi was considered the Mother of the Nation, so such a grand display was unavoidable.

Especially since they were entering the palace for a face-to-face confrontation. The pomp could not be lacking; without it, their momentum would weaken.

Chu Danqing said nothing. He merely nodded and found a carriage to enter.

As for Lu Wanyi, she had one