"Moreover, in this capital city, and even within the Imperial Palace, how many insiders of Mu Houchu does the Emperor have? If Ji Xinhe dares to come, naturally there’s a way to retreat intact. If the Emperor can’t apprehend her in one move, I’m afraid making such a commotion for the search and arrest wouldn’t be the best strategy."
"You!" The Emperor’s eyes widened in anger. In his life, what he hated most was being questioned by others!
But Lady Sun was fearless because she was truly all-in. Besides, she was speaking the truth. Over the years, ever since Mu Houchu retired to Yu State and stopped interfering in the affairs of the imperial court, it had been very difficult for the Emperor to handle everything alone. Even after that, the likes of the Song Family and Duan Lan emerged with their deep-rooted wisdom and far-reaching plans. However, they all had their own interests at heart, and where would they care about the ultimate fate of this weather-beaten country?
In the end, Da Qian deteriorated day by day. Now that Yu State has completely separated itself, it has torn off the last veil of shame. The present Da Qian and the capital city have truly become impossible to save.
The Emperor knew it in his heart, but no one dared to say it. Lady Sun dared to say it, and the Emperor didn’t dare to be angry at this moment.
Because what Lady Sun said was correct, he could never catch Ji Xinhe if he acted rashly at this point. Mu Houchu has been absent from the capital for seven years, but his influence in the capital has never weakened. There are countless insiders of his in the city, the court, and even the Imperial Palace. With the current instability in the capital, it would be as easy as flipping a palm for Ji Xinhe to escape!
The Emperor said coldly, "So what do you want me to do to help you?"
He obviously had no choice but to compromise.
Apart from compromising, was there any other way left for him to take?
Lady Sun knelt on the ground with her head lowered, speaking in a low voice, "The Emperor does not need to harbor any hostility towards a civilian woman like me. I have never thought of becoming enemies with the Emperor. My hatred for Ji Xinhe and Le Yuanhou is no less than the Emperor’s. If it weren’t the case, I wouldn’t have come to seek the Emperor’s help specifically. As long as the Emperor can protect my daughter for me, I am willing to do anything for the Emperor."
The purpose of Lady Sun’s visit to the Emperor was to prevent Ji Xinhe and the Le Yuanhou Mansion from having things go smoothly. She wanted to save her daughter, but she would not let Ji Xinhe or the Le Yuanhou Mansion off the hook. She would make them all pay for what they had done to Li Junyan!
A fierce color flashed through Lady Sun’s downturned eyes.
However, the Emperor did not see it. He only took a deep breath and said, "Alright, tell me, how can I help you?"
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That day was not as unbearable as expected. When nightfall came, Ji Xinhe finally entered the room from the small courtyard. It was early spring, and the weather was still quite chilly. If Mu Houchu were here, he would probably be nagging her again.
Xin He sighed lightly holding the flat round pot, shaking her head if Mu Houchu were here.
"Madam, it’s getting dark now. Why not go to bed first? Ling Yu and the others should be back tomorrow. I’m afraid we can’t wait for them now." Shulan said.
Xin He shook her head, "No need. I’ll wait a little longer."
Since early in the morning, Ling Yu and another young servant were given tasks by Ji Xinhe and haven’t returned yet.
Shulan couldn’t help but say, "Why haven’t they come back yet? Could something have happened to them?"
Xin He smiled and said, "What could possibly happen? Ling Yu is cautious. The other young man hasn’t returned either, so I’m afraid it’s because the Emperor hasn’t returned yet."
While they were talking, Xiaoyu came in and said, "Madam, Ling Yu is back."
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