Chapter 33 Is it possible that I am some kind of terrifying monster?
Upon hearing this, a sinister glint flashed in Chu Huaiyu's eyes. He looked up at Eunuch Wei, tapped the table lightly with his fingertips, and gestured for Eunuch Wei to continue asking questions.
Seeing that Chu Huaiyu clearly wanted to confide in someone, Eunuch Wei mustered his courage and continued, "Your Majesty, the Empress is, after all, a member of the Du family. Wouldn't it be...?"
Du Xianyue's father, General Du, held military power in the capital region and border towns. His prestige was awe-inspiring both inside and outside the court, and even the emperor had to give him some leeway.
When Chu Huaiyu married Du Xianyue, he was drawn to the Du family's military strength, which was enough to stabilize the court. Chu Huaiyu needed this support to ensure his ascension to the throne.
“Eunuch Wei, you are mistaken. The Du family has always been loyal to the emperor and patriotic, and they persuade people with reason. If the Empress’s actions today were to reach the ears of General Du, I think he might not condone his daughter’s behavior.”
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Inside Jingren Palace, Du Xianyue swept all the jade cups and porcelain vases on the table to the ground, scattering precious fragments of official kiln porcelain everywhere.
"Why?! Why would His Majesty treat me like this?! He doesn't respect me, the Empress, at all!"
Du Xianyue's chest heaved violently, her heart filled with grievances and resentment almost overflowing. She wanted to immediately send someone to the General's Mansion to inform her mother, but because of Chu Huaiyu's orders, she had no choice but to let it go.
But the news of her confinement would eventually reach the Du family's ears. Her mother, Madam Wang, had always doted on her daughter and would naturally stand by her side. But what about her father and brother?
Would her father and brothers really think she had lost her decorum and blame her instead? Du Xianyue pondered this repeatedly, but ultimately felt helpless.
Meanwhile, in Jingyou Garden, palace servants from Cining Palace relayed Empress Dowager Yu's decree, instructing Lu Zhaoxue and Lu Zhaoxing to visit the palace together that day.
Lu Zhaoxue's heart sank. How could she not know what Empress Dowager Yu was thinking? But she didn't want her sister to be hurt again. She was willing to suffer any hardship, but she would never let Lu Zhaoxing suffer like her again.
After settling her younger sister in, Lu Zhaoxue went to Cining Palace alone. The bluestone path beneath her feet was cold and hard, just like her heavy mood at that moment.
Since bringing Lu Zhaoxing to Jingyou Garden, Chu Siheng has invited imperial physicians to treat Lu Zhaoxing, but each time the results have been disappointing.
Lu Zhaoxue could only pray countless times in her heart, willing to give anything to bring back Lu Zhaoxing who was healthy and normal.
Inside the Cining Palace, the air was filled with the fragrance of sandalwood incense. Lu Zhaoxue slowly bowed to Empress Dowager Yu.
Empress Dowager Yu's gaze fell on Lu Zhaoxue. She raised an eyebrow, her tone tinged with anger: "Lu Zhaoxue, where is your sister? Why did you come alone?!"
Lu Zhaoxue's heart tightened, and she mustered her courage to say, "Your Majesty, Zhaoxing has not been in good health lately and often falls ill. When she falls ill, she loses all consciousness. I am afraid that if she comes, she may accidentally offend Your Majesty's body."
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Yu's face grew even darker, and her tone became even colder: "Lu Zhaoxue, stop spouting nonsense here! Do you think I sent your sister here to eat her up? Do you think I'm some kind of monster?!"
Lu Zhaoxue's back was instantly covered in cold sweat. She could only suppress her panic and quickly knelt down, burying her head very low.
"Your Majesty, Zhaoxue had no such intention. Please investigate thoroughly!"
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