Chapter 778: Aspirations of the Carefree Clouds and Wild Cranes

Moreover, he was now closer to the throne than ever before.

As Yuwen Song's thoughts began to wander, Yuwen Luanfei spoke up, "I invited you both here today indeed to seek cooperation, not peace talks. There is a reason for this cooperation, so please listen carefully to what I have to say."

...

Yuwen Luanfei had someone bring over the secret documents, but at that time, both Yuwen Song and Yuwen Jun were unaware of what Yuwen Luanfei was plotting. The mysterious air about him inevitably set them on edge.

After they finished reading the scroll, they couldn't help but be stunned: "What is this?"

The scroll contained the truth about the pandemonium in the Imperial Palace from years past and the secret of Fahua Temple harboring rebel forces.

Yuwen Song's eyes widened in shock: "Are you saying... All this was orchestrated by the Fifth Imperial Uncle?"

Yuwen Luanfei nodded.

"Impossible," Yuwen Song stood up abruptly and stuttered, "He clearly..."