Although this plan was proposed by Zhao Zhikun, once Zhao Hongbo agreed to implement it, he naturally couldn't shirk responsibility.
"It was my recklessness that caused damage to the reputation of the Wang Family. For this matter, I can only shamelessly ask Your Majesty to mediate somewhat. Our Zhao Family is willing to provide compensation, and let the Three Ministries officially announce that the Wang Family neither evaded taxes nor engaged in smuggling or treasonous activities."
"Your Majesty, in my child's opinion, this is clearly a case of the Zhao Family failing to steal the chicken and losing the rice, falling into the pit they dug for themselves. How can such a slander against loyal subjects be let go easily?" Prince Deshun added fuel to the fire, speaking with righteous indignation, "I am speaking up for the Wang Family and pleading justice for Shouzhe ~~~~"
"Pah!"
Emperor Longchang almost wanted to spit in Deshun's face.
