The previous speculations were instantly verified.
The reason for his sudden promotion was definitely the trickery of powerful families like the Wei Family and the Lin Family.
They, seeing they couldn't win him over and couldn't catch him in any wrongdoing, came up with this tactic of apparent promotion but actual demotion.
But at this moment, he had no way to speak the truth.
Because he had no concrete evidence, even if he said something, it would likely be dismissed as baseless speculation.
With no other choice, Shang Jingchuan had to kneel and thank for the favor, then left the imperial palace in a daze.
On the way home, looking at the people living peacefully and happily, Shang Jingchuan felt a knot in his heart that he couldn't vent.
In such circumstances, as soon as he got home, he lay on the bed, motionless, his face full of despair.
Shang Luoluo, being very perceptive, immediately noticed something was wrong, so she brought in some tea and went into the room.
