A week later, His Majesty summoned all the ministers for an urgent meeting at the royal court, halting all official work and causing a stir throughout the palace. Speculation ran rampant as ministers wondered what could have prompted such a sudden assembly.
Before departing for the royal court, Yang Ning gazed at Zheng Liang with concern etched across her face. "Are you certain you have all the evidence?" she asked, her voice tinged with worry. "What if that man confronts you once again, attempting to shift all blame onto you?"
Yang Ning knew Yang Luoyang better than anyone—a monster who wouldn't hesitate to sacrifice his own daughter in his pursuit of power and wealth.
Zheng Liang met Yang Ning's anxious gaze with a loving look, gently caressing her hair. "Don't worry," he reassured her. "This time, I won't let that man escape. I'm not just protecting the Empire now; I'm safeguarding you and our baby as well."
