Volume 1, Chapter 41: The True Heiress is a Boss 41

The paternal families of Dowager Consort Li and Dowager Consort Xian were currently shrouded in a gloomy and desolate atmosphere.

In order to secretly trip up the new emperor, they had previously united every possible connection within their respective clans.

Now, with a single imperial decree and the "bone" of an official appointment, members of their own families were beginning to waver.

The two families met in the dead of night.

Dowager Consort Li's maternal family was the Marquis of Ning's Estate, while Dowager Consort Xian's family was the Duke of Zhenguo's Estate, which had fallen considerably into decline.

In the front hall of the Marquis of Ning's Estate at this moment, candlelight flickered as a crowd gathered.

The Marquis of Ning tapped his teacup, his gaze sweeping over everyone present. "Speak your minds, everyone. Should we accept His Majesty's imperial decree or not?"

The eldest son of the Duke of Zhenguo's Estate spoke up first. "Lord Ning, in my opinion, this is a trap! Our two families used to..."