"Rumor has it in the palace that it was the Empress who sent someone to assassinate the Crown Prince, so that the Seventh Prince could become the Crown Prince," Tong Xi reported to Zhao Yao, "Even though the Empress ordered severe punishment for the spreaders of this rumor, it hasn't stopped spreading."
Zhao Yao was taken aback upon hearing this: "What about the capital?"
"It's spreading in the capital as well," Tong Xi said, pausing for a moment before whispering very softly to Zhao Yao, "Now the people in the capital are all talking about it, saying the Empress is vicious and such."
Zhao Yao narrowed his eyes slightly, his expression thoughtful. Could this be the handiwork of his eighth brother, trying to divert attention?
"Your Highness, do you think it was the work of Noble Princess Consort Rong and Prince Dai?"
"It's very possible." It can't be ruled out that it's the work of Noble Princess Consort Rong and Prince Dai.
