"I know."

Jiang Chen nodded, "What I mean is, besides the Wang family and Tang Wang, are there any others involved?"

Jing Yue suddenly understood.

Currently, the only certain thing is Tang Wang and the Wang family behind him.

But besides these two, it is also necessary to find out if there are other forces involved, or which other forces are involved.

Otherwise, rashly taking action against Tang Wang now would alert those hiding in the dark.

Moreover, a visible spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against. Enemies in the dark are the most dangerous.

Seeing that Jing Yue understood his intention, Jiang Chen continued, "Continue to search for evidence, and when the time is right, leave a few clues for them to find."

Jing Yue nodded knowingly, understanding that he wanted the other party to relax their vigilance, thinking that the matter had not yet been fully investigated.

After Jing Yue left, Jiang Chen thought for a moment and had Zhao Liting, the Minister of Rites, summoned.

"What are your orders, Your Majesty?" Zhao Liting asked.

Jiang Chen said, "This year, Great Wei has encountered a once-in-a-century disaster, but fortunately, the ancestors have blessed us, allowing Great Wei to overcome this difficulty."

"I am preparing to hold a sacrificial ceremony at the ancestral temple. You are to send an imperial decree to the various vassal kings, ordering them to return and join me in the sacrificial ceremony at the ancestral temple."

The imperial decree to return to the capital and hold a sacrificial ceremony at the ancestral temple was quickly spread throughout Great Wei.

Most of the princes didn't think much of it, considering it was just a matter of worshipping ancestors.

However, a small number of princes were uneasy, especially Tang Wang, who was so shocked when he saw the imperial decree that he almost jumped up.

"Quickly, go and invite my father-in-law over!"

Wang Yaohui hurried to the Wang residence, and after seeing the imperial decree, his expression was full of contemplation.

"Father-in-law, has Jiang Chen discovered us and is preparing to take action?" Jiang Sheng asked worriedly.

Wang Yaohui didn't answer immediately, as he was assessing the situation.

After a moment, Wang Yaohui said, "Your Highness, we still need to confirm a few things."

"Confirm what?" Jiang Sheng asked.

Wang Yaohui didn't answer, but instead called a servant in and whispered a few words.

Afterward, the servant hurriedly left.

An hour later, just as Jiang Sheng was about to lose his patience, the servant returned in a hurry, holding a homing pigeon in his hand.

Wang Yaohui took a strip of paper from the homing pigeon, and after reading it, a smile appeared on his solemn face.

"Your Highness, this trip is safe," Wang Yaohui said with a smile.

Jiang Sheng asked curiously, "Why is Father-in-law so sure?"

Wang Yaohui handed the strip of paper to Jiang Sheng, saying, "I just ordered someone to inquire about the movements in the capital. They said that the Dark Guards are still acting everywhere. Clearly, they haven't found any evidence yet."

"I see!"

Jiang Sheng suddenly understood, but then he frowned again and said, "Father-in-law, what if this is a false image deliberately set up by Jiang Chen?"

"Impossible!"

Wang Yaohui flatly denied this possibility: "Your Highness, you are very familiar with him. Do you think he would remain still if he found any traces?"

Jiang Sheng pondered slightly, then laughed heartily.

"Father-in-law is right! If he could hold back, he wouldn't be Jiang Chen!"

Wang Yaohui nodded with a smile, then said, "Your Highness, as long as we don't act rashly, Jiang Chen will not be able to seize any leverage against us."

Jiang Sheng nodded repeatedly, and after discussing the details of the trip to the capital with Wang Yaohui, they looked at each other and laughed.

The sacrificial ceremony at the ancestral temple was a major imperial event.

After receiving the imperial decree, the various princes set off one after another.

Phoenix City was only three hundred *li* (approximately 150 kilometers) away from the capital. In order to eliminate any suspicion as much as possible, after discussing with Wang Yaohui, Jiang Sheng set off for the capital.

Just after moving into the residence arranged by the Dali Temple, Jiang Sheng received an imperial decree from Jiang Chen to meet him.

Jiang Sheng couldn't help but feel his heart pounding, but he had already discussed this situation with Wang Yaohui before coming.

Everything should proceed as usual.

Striving to steady his breathing, Jiang Sheng, led by Feng Jin, arrived at the imperial palace.

Stepping into the imperial palace, Jiang Sheng's heart was somewhat uneasy.

This place should have been his!

When he saw Jiang Chen, Jiang Sheng tried hard to recall his previous attitude toward Jiang Chen and casually saluted Jiang Chen: "This subject greets Your Majesty."

After speaking, Jiang Sheng felt a little annoyed.

Although he was born in the same year as Jiang Chen, he was born a month earlier.

When they were still princes, he was the older brother.

But now, facing Jiang Chen, who was the Emperor, he could only call himself a subject.

This was a humiliation for Jiang Sheng.

Looking at Jiang Sheng's flawless performance, Jiang Chen was expressionless.

If he hadn't found Jiang Sheng through those clues, Jiang Chen would have been deceived by Jiang Sheng's acting.

Jiang Chen said indifferently: "You came to the capital when I left the capital? What was your purpose in coming to the capital?"

Hearing this question, Jiang Sheng's heart pounded violently.

The so-called guilty conscience leads to panic.

He knew best why he came to the capital when Jiang Chen left the capital.

But fortunately, he had rehearsed with Wang Yaohui several times. Although he was nervous, his expression didn't betray him.

Jiang Sheng raised his head and looked at Jiang Chen: "What? My imperial concubine's birthday. As a son, am I not allowed to fulfill my filial piety?"

"My Great Wei is founded on benevolence and filial piety!"

Jiang Chen was not surprised by Jiang Sheng's attitude.

He stared intently at Jiang Sheng and sneered: "Is that so? Really just to celebrate Yu Taifei's birthday?"

Jiang Sheng had the feeling of being seen through by Jiang Chen, and his heart beat even faster.

Even though he had rehearsed many times with Wang Yaohui, when he looked at Jiang Chen's eyes, which carried a strong pressure, Jiang Sheng subconsciously avoided them.

"What other purpose could I have?" Jiang Sheng said angrily.

Jiang Chen's sharp gaze slowly converged. Jiang Sheng's avoidance of his gaze indicated everything.

If this matter had nothing to do with Jiang Sheng, then Jiang Sheng would definitely be full of confidence.

Avoiding eye contact clearly meant he had a guilty conscience.

Just then, Feng Jin's flustered voice came from outside: "Yu Taifei, His Majesty is talking with Tang Wang. His Majesty has ordered that no one is allowed to disturb them!"

"I am the late Emperor's noble concubine. Get out of my way!" Yu Taifei shouted.

The commotion outside grew louder and louder. Jiang Chen said indifferently, "Let Yu Taifei in."

Yu Taifei rushed into the Hall of Diligent Administration in a fit of anger, and breathed a sigh of relief after seeing that Tang Wang was alright.

Tang Wang also breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly called out, "Mother!"

Yu Taifei showed a kind smile, then pulled Tang Wang behind her and glared at Jiang Chen: "Your Majesty, what do you mean by this?"

Jiang Chen smiled faintly: "I would like to ask, what does Yu Taifei mean by this? This is the Hall of Diligent Administration!"

Yu Taifei's expression couldn't help but falter.

The Hall of Diligent Administration was where the Emperor of Great Wei reviewed memorials and summoned officials. Imperial concubines were generally not allowed to enter without sufficient reason.

Yu Taifei took a deep breath and said: "This old woman wanted to summon Tang Wang, but unexpectedly heard that Your Majesty had already summoned Tang Wang. In my eagerness to see my son, I forced my way into the Hall of Diligent Administration. Please forgive me, Your Majesty."