A thousand-year-old family begins with one fighting against ten thousand.

"There aren't many things in this world that can puzzle the Marquis of Xindu. Why don't you tell me about them?"

Wei Lun's eyelashes were completely bare, and he could tell Wang Mang's purpose at a glance.

However, he still cooperated in communicating with Wang Mang.

"Ugh!"

"Your Majesty has been bewitched by the seductive concubines in the harem, neglecting state affairs and failing to distinguish right from wrong. I am very worried about the fate of the Han Dynasty."

"What have the people of the world done to deserve this?"

As Wang Mang spoke, he kept his eyes fixed on Wei An out of the corner of his eye.

He knew that with Wei Lun's shrewdness, he would never be able to see through anything.

However, Wei An is not very shrewd and cunning, and Wei An may be able to see through some of his schemes.

"As subjects, we should simply fulfill our duties as subjects."

Wei Lun knew what Wang Mang wanted to hear, but he avoided answering directly and instead evaded the question.

Wang Mang then tried to probe the Wei family's thoughts from other angles, but Wei Lun's answers were watertight.

Even Wei An, who was only in his thirties, was like a seasoned veteran who had been navigating the political arena for many years.

Even when he brought up the most shocking topics, his expression didn't change at all.

This left Wang Mang with nothing to show for it.

The only gain was perhaps a further demonstration that the Wei family was not so loyal to the emperor.

This gave him more confidence in what he wanted to do in the future.

After Wang Mang left, Wei Lun looked at his son.

"What kind of person do you think the Marquis of Xindu is?"

"A good man who is extremely ambitious, cunning, and deep-thinking."

Wei An thought for a moment and then answered.

"A good person."

Wei Lun muttered to himself, this answer was truly unbelievable.

Those who hold high positions are rarely good people.

Especially when you connect this good person with someone who is extremely ambitious, cunning, and deep-thinking.

However, from a generally rational perspective, Wang Mang was indeed a good person.

He could sense Wang Mang's inner sense of justice and his desire to bring benefits to the people.

That passion for the Chinese nation was something that even he found moving.

"What do you think he's trying to do?"

Wei An thought about it for a longer time this time.

"He wants to use the power of our Wei family to change the dynasty."

Wei An affirmed.

Wei Lun smiled as he looked at Wei An, realizing that Wei An was already a qualified successor to the Wei family.

The Liu imperial family ruled the country for nearly 200 years, with the Wei family assisting them.

Even though they controlled more than half of the power in the world, the Wei family still did not rebel.

In the eyes of the world, this pattern should continue indefinitely.

At this time, Wang Mang, a newly risen maternal relative and a man who was neither Liu nor Wei, actually wanted to change the dynasty.

Almost no one would believe it if you told them.

"So do you think we should support him?"

Wei Lun continued to put himself to the test.

"No, it shouldn't be."

"Although we have seemingly severed ties with the Liu family, the Wei family ultimately owes its rise to power to the Liu family."

"The real betrayal cannot be committed by our Wei family."

Wei An answered quickly.

Wei Lun's smile deepened.

"But didn't you say he was a good person?"

"His Majesty is an absolute tyrant! And a tyrant who is extremely hostile to our Wei family!"

"No one who rises to a high position is a good person; they will change once they truly succeed."

"Moreover, what our Wei family wants is a transcendent position, not the most powerful minister."

"Perhaps the betrayal we need most is what Lord Wang will provide."

Wei Lun was very satisfied with Wei An's answer, especially since Wei An had a very clear understanding of the Wei family's position, which was very important.

"More than ten years ago, our ancestor returned to the Wei family."

Looking at Wei An, who was now able to shoulder the responsibility of the entire family, Wei Lun revealed his long-hidden secret.

"Ancestor? Which ancestor?"

Wei An asked in surprise.

Over the years, the ancestors of the Wei family have appeared more than once, so the direct descendants of the Wei family all know that after entering the Heavenly Realm, they can return.

"It was our first ancestor, Duke Ping."

Wei Lun recalled the scene and realized that his ancestor was almost 200 years old, but he still looked as youthful as an eighteen-year-old.

Live forever!

Wei An is now capable of shouldering heavy responsibilities. If it weren't for Wei Ping's mission, he would probably have already voluntarily passed away.

"It's actually the first ancestor!"

Wei An exclaimed in shock.

That was a great being who pioneered the Wei family, and even pioneered an entire world.

While the other ancestors had appeared multiple times in history, this was the first time that the first ancestor's appearance was clearly recorded.

"Has the First Ancestor appeared in the world with any instructions?"

Wei An's tone was full of excitement; Wei Ping was the idol of all the children in the Wei family.

"The First Ancestor told us to pay attention to two people."

"Who?"

"Wang Mang and Liu Xiu."

"Wang Mang and Liu Xiu?"

Wei An turned around and looked in the direction Wang Mang had left, through the layers of space.

"Wang Mang is right before our eyes, so who is Liu Xiu?"

"I had someone investigate the entire population of the Han Dynasty. There are 23 people named Liu Xiu, and three of them are from the royal family."

"But these 23 people are all ordinary and have no special characteristics. They should not be the people that the First Ancestor is looking for."

"But it cannot be completely denied that before Emperor Taizu Gao rose to power, he was just a small-time hoodlum."

"I've had people keeping a close eye on me, and every move they make is being reported to me."

Wei Lun was also very troubled. More than ten years had passed, and he still hadn't found the Liu Xiu that Wei Ping had mentioned.

From any perspective, these 23 people are far inferior to Wang Mang.

Even a dragon lurking in the abyss must have something different about it.

Although Emperor Taizu Gao was a petty scoundrel, he possessed considerable personal charisma and great ambitions.

Surely Wang Mang couldn't have already risen to a high position before Liu Xiu was even born!

"Did the First Ancestor say what needs to be done after paying attention to the two of them?"

"No."

Wei Lun shook his head. "How could we ordinary mortals understand what a figure like the First Ancestor wanted to do?"

Wei An nodded in agreement.

"And what about Wang Mang's side?"

"Never participate, never interfere, let nature take its course."

……

In the inner palace.

The Zhao family father and son had already told Zhao Feiyan everything that had happened in the court.

Zhao Feiyan summoned her sister to her palace, and the two carefully dressed up before sending someone to invite Emperor Huang of Han.

"Your Majesty, you must seek justice for my father!"

Upon seeing Emperor Huang of Han, Zhao Feiyan and Zhao Hede wept bitterly, a sight that evoked pity in me.

When Emperor Huang of Han saw this, his heart broke. He quickly stepped forward and embraced the Zhao sisters.

"My beauty, what's wrong? Don't cry, don't cry, tell me what's wrong! I'll stand up for you!"

"How have you been taking care of the two empresses? Drag them out and beat them to death!"

The palace maids nearby quickly begged Emperor Huang of Han for mercy, and Zhao Feiyan and Zhao Hede also pleaded for them.

"Today in the imperial court, that old scoundrel from the Wei family and that Imperial Censor dared to humiliate my father like this. I beg Your Majesty to immediately issue an edict to execute these two."

"Execute his entire family, exterminate his nine generations!"

The Zhao family was just an ordinary family; they rose to prominence only because the Zhao sisters entered the imperial harem and gained favor.

Lacking any foundation, he naturally knew nothing about the affairs of the court.

They only knew that the emperor was the greatest.

Emperor Huang of Han had not expected this, and though he longed for it, he could not do it.

But he couldn't show weakness in front of his woman, lest he lose his reputation.

Emperor Huang of Han decided to target the Imperial Censor. If he couldn't deal with the Wei family, surely he could deal with a mere Imperial Censor?