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Meanwhile, the maternal uncle of the Stepmother secretly sent someone to teach Jiang Lian'er the ways of governance and the art of power.
Jiang Lian'er understood that this was a crucial opportunity to change her fate, so she eagerly immersed herself in her studies.
The visitor was an experienced Old Strategist who would sneak into the Jiang Residence each night under the cover of darkness, avoiding the eyes and ears of others, to have clandestine discussions with Jiang Lian'er in a secluded chamber.
The Old Strategist imparted to Jiang Lian'er all the rules and nuances of the path to officialdom, as well as strategies and techniques for navigating power struggles, without holding anything back.
Jiang Lian'er listened intently, sometimes nodding in contemplation, at other times posing her own questions, skillfully combining modern knowledge with ancient wisdom, gradually forming a set of strategies that belonged to her alone.
She began to discuss detailed plans with Pei Yichen and Lin Yu on how to overthrow Father Jiang and the Concubine.
Pei Yichen leveraged his connections and reputation in the officialdom to discreetly win over several upright and incorruptible officials who had conflicts with Father Jiang.
He often brought up Father Jiang's illicit activities in casual conversations during various official gatherings, observing their reactions and selecting those truly willing to cooperate with him.
At a private gathering one evening, Pei Yichen raised his glass with several officials and, after a few rounds of drinks, slowly spoke up: “Gentlemen, there are those in the court who abuse their power for their own gain. Take the Jiang family for instance; they appear prosperous on the surface but are actually deeply corrupt. I have heard whispers of their unscrupulous dealings in certain matters. If this continues, it will surely endanger the foundation of our dynasty.”
Upon hearing this, several officials expressed their outrage and agreed to work with Pei Yichen to investigate the matter thoroughly.
Meanwhile, Lin Yu utilized his extensive connections in the underworld to gather evidence of Father Jiang's collusion with merchants from other regions.
He disguised himself and moved through various towns' markets and inns, mingling with people from all walks of life.
Finally, in a remote town, he learned from a down-and-out merchant who had once been involved in Father Jiang's business about the key location and time of Father Jiang's dealings with an outside trader.
Lin Yu quickly relayed this information to Jiang Lian'er and Pei Yichen.
Meanwhile, Jiang Lian'er was not idle at home. Taking advantage of Wang's absence, she stealthily entered her room and meticulously searched for possible evidence.
She carefully avoided the traps and hidden sentries in the room. With her attentiveness and wit, she finally found a ledger hidden in a secret compartment, detailing Father Jiang's embezzlement and collusion with some mysterious forces. Jiang Lian'er felt a surge of joy; she knew this evidence was crucial.
However, just when they thought everything was proceeding smoothly, an unexpected turn of events occurred.
Father Jiang seemed to sense something amiss and began to strengthen the defenses in the residence, increasing his surveillance on Jiang Lian'er. Realizing they needed to accelerate their actions, Jiang Lian'er understood that all their previous efforts would be in vain if they did not act quickly.
Thus, they decided to launch their plan ahead of schedule.
Pei Yichen was strategizing within the official circles, preparing to present the evidence to the emperor at the right moment while arranging for personnel to protect Jiang Lian'er's safety, preventing Father Jiang from becoming desperate.
Lin Yu kept a watchful eye around the Jiang Residence, ready to inform Jiang Lian'er at the first sign of trouble.
Meanwhile, Jiang Lian'er began deliberately creating chaos within the residence, making Father Jiang and Wang busy dealing with distractions, thereby diverting their attention and buying more time and opportunities for Pei Yichen's actions. The three of them worked closely together like a tightly woven net, gradually tightening around Father Jiang and Concubine, waiting for the final decisive blow that would completely change their fates within the Jiang Residence.
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