Meng Qianqian and Lu Yuan rose and left Chen Long's courtyard.
Under the moonlight, Chen Long's fingers resting on the stone table slightly twitched.
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The news of a traitor within the Twelve Guards spread quickly, and within merely two days, the streets and alleys of the Capital City were all abuzz about Shen Hou's betrayal.
Alongside this, rumors about Lady Chu's wrongful accusation began to circulate.
It turned out that Chu Grand Marshal was not killed by Lady Chu, nor was the Chu Family's residence burned down by her hand.
The real culprit was someone else.
As for whether Shen Hou acted alone or was merely one among several perpetrators, that was still unknown.
Zhaoming Palace.
The Supreme Emperor placed a white stone on the chessboard and let out a long sigh: "Lu Yuan, Lu Yuan, you really are grilling me over the fire."