His sentence struck other people's ears as loud as thunder.
The Empress and the rest were so shocked that their mouths were agape.
Even Emperor Jiawen—who had always been composed—couldn't help standing up. "What are you talking about?! You saw Rong Zhen previously? When was it and where?!"
Rong Jiu paused for a while before saying, "It might be more suitable if you ask Her Majesty about this."
Once he said this, all the people present were stunned.
The Empress was at a loss. "Rong Jiu, what does this mean?"
Rong Jiu slowly said, "I believe the Empress clearly knows what I mean. You know where Rong Zhen is, but I don't know why you act ignorant and put up such a show!"
The Empress was about to faint from Rong Jiu's words. Her well-drawn brows were raised as she stared at Rong Jiu. Then, she finally realized that Rong Jiu came to go against her.
