According to palace protocol, even if Wensi had volunteered to work in the palace, the Wen Family should have promptly informed the Emperor of their connection to avoid any appearance of adultery. Instead, they had chosen to conceal it, a choice that cast deep suspicion on their motives.
Hearing this, Zhang Chengyan felt a surge of fury rush to his head. Veins bulged on his forehead, pulsing with every beat of his heart. Could it be that the Wen Family had known about this all along? Had they been plotting from the very beginning to send Wensi into the palace to sow his seed with Wen Chuyun? Upon reflection, while the plan seemed audaciously insane, it was, in fact, calculating and possessed a high probability of success. At the time, Bai Wutong had not yet conceived, and it was common knowledge that the Emperor struggled to produce heirs. To rise quickly in the inner court, birthing the first imperial prince was undoubtedly the fastest shortcut. Wensi’s nose and mouth did indeed bear a resemblance to his own; if Wen Chuyun had truly managed to conceive a child through this scheme, she might well have pulled it off!
"The Wen Family are a bunch of treacherous rebels, guilty of crimes punishable by death! Guards! Seize everyone in the Wen Family household immediately!" Zhang Chengyan roared his order. His voice echoed through the hall, thick with murderous intent.
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