roccoschili Chapter 430 (000 words added)
Chapter 430 (000 words added)
Xue Ruanruan left the Regent's Palace with a heavy heart. Just now, she had overheard the Regent and his advisors discussing a plan to deal with the Empress's faction, and her father was the Empress's brother.
Xue Ruanruan knew that if this matter were leaked, her father's family would be doomed. However, she couldn't bear to see the Regent's years of planning go to waste, after all, the Regent cared about the world and wanted to bring peace to the people.
She walked unsteadily down the street when suddenly, a servant-like man bumped into her. Before Xue Ruanruan could react, the servant had vanished into the crowd. Looking down, she discovered her purse had been slashed, and her jade pendant was gone. That jade pendant was a symbol of her status.
Xue Ruanruan was startled, realizing she might be being watched. She dared not delay any longer and hurriedly returned to the Xue residence to inform her father. Upon hearing this, her father's expression changed drastically, and he immediately sent people to investigate the servant's whereabouts. At the same time, he began to ponder how to protect the family amidst this palace intrigue. Xue Ruanruan secretly vowed to find a way to resolve this crisis.
With a bumper harvest of grain in her spatial dimension, and her father and brothers stationed on the frontier facing severe food shortages, Xue Ruanruan's family was in a state of utter distress. Suddenly, she remembered the abundant harvest in her spatial dimension and the food shortages her father and brothers were experiencing. A bold idea sprouted in her mind: perhaps they could use this grain to their advantage. She told her father her idea; he initially hesitated, but after weighing the pros and cons, he felt it was worth a try.
Xue Ruanruan proactively sought an audience with the Regent, frankly admitting that she had overheard their discussions and proposing to use her spatial food supplies to support the border regions in exchange for the safety of her father's clan. The Regent greatly admired her frankness and courage, and also realized the urgency of the border food supply issue. After some discussion, both sides reached an agreement.
Xue Ruanruan quickly arranged for the food from her spatial storage to be transported to the frontier, relieving her father and brothers' immediate crisis. The Regent also kept his promise, showing leniency towards the Xue family when dealing with the Empress's faction. A seemingly insurmountable crisis was gradually quelled thanks to Xue Ruanruan's wisdom and courage. The Xue family temporarily stabilized their position amidst the treacherous palace intrigue.
Father led the 100,000-strong Xue family army in a fierce battle against the enemy on the frontier. With ample supplies, the soldiers' morale soared, and they achieved successive victories. However, the Empress's faction did not let the Xue family off the hook despite the Regent's leniency. They spread rumors in court, claiming that the Xue family colluded with the enemy and harbored rebellious intentions. The court was abuzz with discussion, and even the Emperor began to suspect the Xue family. Xue Ruanruan was frantic upon learning of this. She again approached the Regent, begging him to clear the rumors. Seeing Xue Ruanruan's distress, the Regent was moved. He decided to investigate personally and restore the Xue family's reputation. After thorough investigation, he finally discovered that the Empress's faction had deliberately framed them. The Regent informed the Emperor of the truth, and the Emperor severely punished the Empress's faction. The Xue family's crisis was completely resolved, and Xue Ruanruan breathed a sigh of relief. This incident has made her relationship with the regent more delicate, and in this undercurrent of palace intrigue, new challenges may be quietly approaching.
Her father, framed by treacherous officials at court, was falsely accused of abusing his power despite his distinguished military achievements on the frontier. Imperial edicts rained down, demanding his immediate return to the capital for investigation. Xue Ruanruan knew this was a conspiracy; her father's return would be tantamount to walking into a trap. Anxious and distraught, she sought out the Regent again. While the Regent was willing to help, the complex political situation at court required caution. Xue Ruanruan had a sudden inspiration: her father could postpone his return, citing instability on the frontier, while secretly gathering evidence against the treacherous officials. The Regent found this plan feasible and secretly assisted the Xue family. Xue Ruanruan tirelessly worked, uniting with upright ministers to expose the officials' evil deeds. With irrefutable evidence, the Emperor finally saw through the officials' true colors and severely punished them. Her father was able to continue guarding the frontier, and the Xue family once again escaped danger. After this battle, Xue Ruanruan grew a lot in the palace intrigue. She understood that only by constantly strengthening herself could she protect her family in this treacherous court struggle. And there seemed to be more tacit understanding and trust between her and the Regent.