The so-called "killing the chicken to scare the monkey," since they want to make an example of these nobles, they need to pick a high-level noble without real power and with little influence, and clearly, King Mu is the one.
Additionally, based on the investigation by the Mo Bingtai, King Mu seems to have connections with King Yan of Youzhou, but since no concrete evidence is in hand, Chen Mo has not acted against King Mu.
Zhao Jiangning wore a black palace dress; since she was in the inner residence, her dressing was more revealing, the neckline was low, revealing the moon-white bellyband inside, paired with her flawless collarbone, showing a hint of allure.
She affectionately held Chen Mo's arm: "I am not really pleading on his behalf, just telling you about the matter."
