Princess, she is the one who facilitated the extradition.

The Duke of Yue's Mansion.

Wang knelt before Yang, her face filled with anxiety.

"What should we do, Mother? Embezzling military funds and producing substandard armor led to our defeat and the massacre of half the city by the Lu army. This is a capital offense that warrants the execution of our entire family."

And that lychee tree, who knew it was meant to be given to His Majesty? How could Wan'er be so foolish as to try to steal His Majesty's things?

Now that she and the lychee tree have been taken to the palace, Mother, is there any way for our Shen family to survive?

Madam Yang leaned back on the daybed, her brows furrowed deeply. "Shut up. What's the use of crying? Has Brother Ze returned? What's the situation in the palace?"

Why would Marquis Weilie suddenly report the armor incident? Just how much evidence does he have?

Upon hearing this news, she sent her eldest grandson, Shen Ze, to inquire about the situation, but Shen Ze did not return for a long time.

What a useless piece of trash.

Yang cursed inwardly. If it weren't for what happened last night, which prevented her from going out, she would have gone to investigate herself. Why would she need these useless things?

Wang cried, "The Duke is now trapped in the palace. You are the pillar of the family. If he gets the news, he will definitely come to inform you as soon as possible."

But Mother, what if the other side has conclusive evidence? What will happen to the Shen family then...?

She looked panicked, terrified and completely disoriented, repeatedly asking what to do.

Tears fell and soaked the ground.

Yang was very annoyed by this. "I have said long ago that one should marry a virtuous wife, but the old Duke insists on arranging a marriage with your Wang family."

Look at you! The Duke hasn't even done anything yet, and you've already become like this. You have no backbone whatsoever as the mistress of the house.

Besides crying, what else can you do? If anything happens to this family, it will be because of your crying that it ruins everything…

While anxiously awaiting news, she couldn't help but curse Wang Shi.

Inside the house, the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law were crying and cursing.

Outside, Gui Yao and Shen Ze stood in the shadows, listening to everything clearly.

Gui Yao asked Shen Ze, "How's your decision?"

Shen Ze clenched his fists, his eyes filled with anger and inner turmoil.

What angered her was that despite her mother's sacrifices both at home and outside, her grandmother treated her like a servant and verbally abused her.

What troubled him was that Gui Yao wanted him to report his father. Although he did not agree with his father's way of being a person and an official, he was still his father.

He can't emulate Zhang Ji.

Her mother often taught her that a real man should stand tall and upright, and if he really betrayed his own father, how could he be worthy of being called a human being?

But if the armor is true, then the father deserves to die, and the mother, siblings, wife, and children should all be punished as well.

Deep down, he didn't want them to pay for their father's mistakes, which made his decision difficult.

Gui Yao could tell from his expression that he hadn't made up his mind yet, but she had already given him quite a bit of time.

"Believe it or not, even if you don't report it, the Yang family will?"

Shen Ze's breath hitched. "How could this be?"

Grandmother wasn't good to them, but she cared a lot about Father.

How could she possibly report her own son?

Gui Yao smiled faintly, it seemed that Yang Shi usually acted quite well.

"If she knew that the Duke of Yue's mansion had no chance of turning things around, she would definitely be the first person to come out and criticize the Duke of Yue."

By then, Prince Shen had missed his chance and could only accompany the Duke of Yue on his journey.

Gui Yao said with a determined expression, "If Prince Shen does not believe me, you may try."

The cursing inside continued, and Shen Ze clenched his fists tighter and tighter. After a moment, he said, "Could you take me to the gate of the mansion?"

Gui Yao's lips curled slightly, and with Shen Ze, they leaped a few times to the gate of the Duke of Yue's mansion.

After taking a deep breath, Shen Ze hurriedly ran into the mansion with an anxious expression.

When Madam Yang saw her eldest grandson, who was covered in sweat, panting heavily, and looking flustered, her heart skipped a beat, and she quickly got off the couch.

"You've got information? What happened?"

"grandmother……"

Shen Ze's eyes reddened. "Father is probably in trouble. I've heard that Marquis Weilie has more than just those few suits of armor. He's also found the craftsman from back then."

His Majesty also ordered Princess Xuanji to find the souls of those who died in battle thirteen years ago to serve as witnesses.

Yang's heart sank suddenly.

"How did he manage to find a craftsman?"

Didn't she instruct him to kill all the craftsmen?

"As for the souls of the dead, there's no need to worry about them. Guiyao can't let the world hear the cries of the dead."

They could also say that Gui Yao was just playing tricks.

But what about the craftsmen?

As she pondered what other methods she could use, she heard Shen Ze say again, "I have also learned that the reason why Marquis Weilie suddenly reported him is because His Majesty is behind him."

Shen Ze thought about what Gui Yao had said to him, pursed his lips, and pretended to glance around.

He whispered, "His Majesty has discovered the Duke of Zhenguo's ambition and has already deposed Zhang Er and the Empress. Now he wants to depose Father and Grandmother. My Shen family is doomed."

Yang's pupils suddenly contracted.

Is the news reliable?

Shen Ze nodded, tears streaming down his face. "I am on good terms with the King of Shu. He personally reminded me that if I want to preserve the Shen family bloodline, I should make plans early and send me out of the capital."

"The Prince of Shu..."

Lady Yang murmured, "That's His Majesty's beloved nephew."

His words must be true.

Madam Yang paced nervously in the room, clutching her handkerchief. As she walked, she said, "The Prince of Shu is right, Ze'er, you should send the child away first."

"Wang, you stay here and keep things stable at home. I'll go check on things myself."

Shen Ze's heart sank. "Let Mother settle the child, and let the grandson stay with his grandmother."

"No need."

Madam Yang waved her hand, "You all go and do your own things quickly."

She acted as if she wanted to chase people away.

Shen Ze had no choice but to leave with Wang Shi. When only Yang Shi was left in the room, she called her confidante and said, "Go and see what's going on outside the Zhenguo Duke's Mansion, the Wu'an Marquis's Mansion, and the Minister of War's Mansion."

She hadn't lived enough and didn't want to die, so she thought of a way to save her life.

But if she used that escape route, although she would save her life, she would never have the good life she has now again, so she would not use it unless absolutely necessary.

Therefore, she still needs to confirm.

The confidante returned shortly after leaving, saying, "Madam, the Duke of Zhenguo has left the palace. I heard he was injured there, his head is even cracked, and the Crown Prince sent him back to his residence."

It's the morning court session now, how could the Duke of Zhenguo have been injured in the palace?

He held the highest position in the court; who would dare to harm him?

Lady Yang gripped the handkerchief in her hand tighter and tighter. Could it be His Majesty? Or did he deliberately injure himself in order to leave the palace?

Neither of them is a good thing.

Shen Ze's words were true; His Majesty was indeed going to take action against the Duke of Zhenguo's faction, and the Duke of Yue's mansion was the Zhang family's number one follower...

After a moment's thought, Yang gritted her teeth and said, "Close the door."

She turned and went into the inner room, took out a booklet from a hidden compartment, and stuffed it into her bosom.

Since her good days were destined to end, she had to save her life.

Fortunately, she managed to trick the Duke of Yue into hiding the real account book with her.

Now, she can't care about anything else. She can only take this account book to report the Duke of Yue, uphold justice even at the cost of her own family, in order to save her own life, and incidentally push the blame for last night's events onto the Duke of Yue.

The matter was urgent, and she didn't even have time to change her clothes before rushing out of the courtyard.

Gui Yao led Shen Ze out from the shadows, saying, "If Prince Shen hasn't made up his mind yet, I'm going to snatch the account books and bring them into the palace."

We can't let the Yang family benefit from this.

Shen Ze had just been led by Gui Yao to hide on the rooftop, where he clearly saw Yang's actions.

"Thank you for your kindness, Princess. Shen Ze will go in person."

As Guiyao said, if he doesn't go, Yang will go, and Guiyao can go too.

In the face of life and death, his dignity meant nothing; the lives of his family were more important.

Gui Yao stood there, watching him stride away. Wang Shi walked up to Gui Yao and bowed deeply.

"I will never forget the princess's kindness in my life."

Early this morning, Gui Yao and Shen Feiwan came to her room and told her about Marquis Weilie's accusation against Duke Yue.

Upon learning of the heinous crime committed by the Duke of Yue, Lady Wang was so shocked that her legs went weak.

Shen Feiwan also told her a lot: Yang was not her and the Duke's biological mother. Their biological mother was their concubine, Mi Po, who was burned to death by the Duke himself.

The younger sister-in-law wanted to avenge her mother, and in order not to implicate them, she stole lychees in exchange for the mother and son leaving, among other things.

Her head was spinning from the shock, and it took her a long time to recover before she asked them why they had told her this.

Gui Yao said, "No one does evil without paying a price. Since I know about this matter, I will definitely punish him severely."

Although you are innocent, you have enjoyed the glory of the Duke of Yue's mansion over the years, and you are guilty of being implicated as a result.

But His Majesty is willing to give you a chance. As long as Shen Ze personally denounces the Duke of Yue, you and your son can both live.

She knew her son's nature; he was unwilling to live a life of mere survival.

Therefore, she didn't ask her son for anything, but went to her mother-in-law's room to delay and give her son time to think it over.

Gui Yao glanced at Madam Wang and said, "If Madam wants to express her gratitude, she should keep an eye on Madam Yang."

It's likely that the Duke of Yue also hoped that Lady Yang would accompany him on his journey to the afterlife.

What if he knew Yang's true colors and her intention to report him today?

Well, she needs to hurry up and get to the palace to see what's going on...