The power outage really made me feel dizzy and hot all over. The key is that it's 40 degrees Celsius here, and yet the power went out.

  Song Jue had guessed the reason for his grandfather's calm demeanor, and that was because Prime Minister Chang Yuan-an was an old fox who chose every word carefully.

  Since he would take the initiative to tell his grandfather that Zhang Ge Lao had gone too far, it was a signal. Who didn't know that Zhang Ge Lao could enter the cabinet or drag down Xing An, this eunuch in charge of the Imperial Household Department? It was also him who quarreled with Chen Ge Lao in the cabinet and almost came to blows. Since the Chief Assistant mentioned Zhang Ge Lao, wasn't he indirectly expressing his dissatisfaction with Xing Fu's actions?

  "Grandfather, you mean that the Chief Assistant will take a drastic measure in front of the Emperor?" He chose his words carefully and said cautiously: "If the Chief Assistant is willing to speak out, then Xingfu will naturally be one step closer to death. After all, the Chief Assistant is the Emperor's teacher, and their relationship is extremely close."

  Song Chengnu stroked his beard and smiled without speaking.

  Song Jue is indeed the successor he cultivated with his own hands. He has a broad vision and can see things from multiple perspectives, knowing how to apply general principles to specific situations.

  But he is still young after all, has not experienced any major events, and his vision is ultimately not broad enough, or maybe it's just that his experience is a bit insufficient.

  If this matter were analyzed by Song Chuyi, the conclusion would certainly be diametrically opposed to that of Song Jue.

  Everything has two sides, and the relationship between Emperor Taizong of Tang and his subjects is naturally a double-edged sword. Over the years, Emperor Taizong may have become too used to being the emperor, often appearing not humble enough when facing his subjects, but instead being overly severe.

  But he had forgotten that the Emperor was no longer the miserable and unfavored Crown Prince who spent his days languishing in the Eastern Palace, but had already ascended to become the ruler of a nation.

  Xing Fu is best at guessing what's on Sheng Shang's mind and will definitely make a big deal out of this to get away.

  Song old lady apparently thought of the same thing, so Shi Tongzhou this small imperial censor, wanting to see the emperor's face would be particularly difficult, because he faced after all is Xing Fu such a person.

  She was about to say something when she suddenly heard the voice of Huang Niang outside, Huang Niang had always been her confidante, and since she came over at this moment, it must be something big. She took a look at Song Lao Taigong who nodded, and loudly called her in.

  Huang Ayi first gave a few people a courtesy, then quickly walked up to the old lady's side and whispered a few words in her ear.

  Mrs. Song was so shocked that her face changed color, and her voice trembled as she almost shouted: "What?!"

  She didn't wait for Old Man Song and Song Jue to ask, but instead turned her head away and sighed: "It seems that what we let out back then wasn't an exaggeration at all. It's indeed a tiger that bites people."

  Song Chengnu immediately reacted to who Old Lady Song was talking about at this moment, furrowed her brow and thought for a moment, asking: "The person sent out has been without news for so long, I originally found it strange now it seems, they all fell into her hands?"

  "Was it just defeated in her hands?" Old Lady Song's two hands grasped the armrests tightly and loosened, a cold laugh as cold as ice flowed from the corner of her lips: "The five households that Er'er took away before, not one household was left, all gone."

  What's going on? Song Jue initially didn't think of Song Chuning, but after hearing Old Lady Song mention the second child, she asked in disbelief: "Gone? Is she daring to kill someone again?"

  After asking, he couldn't help but feel a bit silly. This eighth sister wasn't someone who hadn't killed people before, nor was she someone who hadn't done things that would make one's hair stand on end. Now, being all the way in Changsha with no one to keep her in check, Second Uncle was even more under her control.

  As soon as Song Chuning was mentioned, the atmosphere in the room suddenly turned cold. The three of them were shocked by her ruthlessness and terrified by her cruelty. After all, it was more than a dozen lives that had been so easily sent to their deaths by her.

  "It's only been three months, and she has already eliminated all those people. Song old lady looked at Song old gentleman with a bitter smile: "This kind of cunning and means, really makes me feel chilled to the bone."

  Mr. Song nodded solemnly: "Indeed, it's a headache, she was originally vigilant beyond ordinary people, and now that we've startled the snake by cutting the grass, her defensive heart will only grow stronger. Her resentment towards us in her heart will also deepen."

  It would have been better if they could have stopped her earlier, and now it's not necessary to worry about internal troubles under the current external situation. Song Ju let out a sigh and felt somewhat self-reproachful: "This won't do, letting her run wild in Changsha for years, who knows what kind of trouble she'll stir up. Taking advantage of the current chaos to rise to power, she still hasn't become anything yet, I must bring her back."

  Song Chengnu also understood the meaning of his words and shook his head in disapproval: "You can't go."

  Since Song Chuning can take action against Song Yan and Song Jie, she can naturally also take action against Song Jue. After all, she is also a person with the wisdom of two lifetimes, almost equivalent to having lived two lives. Such a person is like a firework that will explode at any time, it's absolutely impossible for her to hand over the future heir of the Song family.

  "There's no rush for her either." Old Lady Song also chimed in: "Besides, your Second Uncle is after all your elder, if he insists on not letting you take Xiaobao away, then even if you go, it'll be of no use."

  She and Song Chengnuo's ideas are roughly the same, Song Jue is the successor that the Song family is focusing on cultivating, and it's really not possible to take this risk. Song Chuning is smarter than Song Chuyi, and compared to being ruthless, she can do whatever it takes to achieve her goals.

  Song Jue wanted to say something else, but was interrupted by Song Chengnuo waving his hand.

  "While we're talking, the situation outside must have changed already." Song Chengnu sighed and called out to Song Jue: "You go take a look. Neither side is willing to give in, and they're making such a big commotion. I'm afraid your Feathered Forest Guard will also have something to do. You've been out for a long time, it's not good to be delayed."

  Although Song Jue still had some reluctance, he also knew that things have their own order of importance and urgency, so he nodded in agreement and turned to leave.

  As soon as Song Jue turned around and left, Old Lady Song was rubbing her temples with a splitting headache: "It's one wave after another, our Bo Manor has been running around like crazy these days, when will it end?"

  In this capital city, there are many noble and high-ranking officials, but why did Prince Xingfu set his sights on their family? Why did they raise such an unruly granddaughter?

  Song Chengnu patted her hand and softly comforted her: "After this matter with Xingfu is over, everything will be fine. At that time, you can also take a good rest."