Huang Rong's expression changed several times, but she reacted quickly and immediately realized that they were not here to hold her accountable, but to force her to devise a plan. Left with no choice, she asked what had happened.
Dongfang Muxue hesitated instead. She could not quite figure out Huang Rong's relationship with Song Qingshu and did not know whether she could be trusted, so she subconsciously glanced at Song Qingshu as if asking him.
Song Qingshu gave a light cough, stepped forward, and recounted everything that had happened at the rear mountain to Huang Rong.
Seeing how thoroughly he explained it, without concealing anything, Dongfang Muxue revealed a thoughtful expression.
Perhaps because it concerned her father's safety, Huang Rong's mind was even sharper than usual, and she quickly came up with a plan. "First, we need to give the Lu brothers a way out and make everything seem natural. We can use the imperial seal to issue an edict summoning officials from the various Jinghu circuits to rescue the emperor. Jinghu Northern Circuit Pacification Commissioner Xiang Shib, Ezhou Prefect Cao Shixiong, Deputy Commander of Jing and E Gao Da, and the others are not on the same side as the Lu brothers, so they will certainly lead troops here. The edict should also state that Jia Sidao tragically died while rescuing the emperor and lavishly praise his merits. Everyone knows about this matter, so even if it is false, it will become true. Once the Lu brothers learn that Jia Sidao is dead, and that we supposedly do not know they were involved, they will have a way out. With the armies under other officials acting as a check on them, they naturally will not lash out in desperation."
"However..." Huang Rong changed her tone. "The Lu brothers are