Upon seeing the Emperor's expression, Lu Hanting knew at once that the matter had thoroughly provoked the imperial wrath.
Originally, he had intended to plead for leniency on behalf of the Rong Family. But along the way back to the Capital, he heard that the Baoji Ginseng Pill presented to the Emperor by Rong Sheng was poisonous, and that it had even poisoned Noble Consort Kang and the Honored Lady of Duke Chen's Estate to death. That put an end to any thoughts of interceding.
Moreover, upon entering the palace, his men had informed him that Lady Rong had already been dealt with by her father for infidelity. Under the circumstances, there was even less need for him to speak on behalf of the Rong Family. After all, the Dingguo Marquis Estate was now practically severed from any ties to them.
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