"If this excuse can make the Crown Prince forgive Consort Xiao's actions, then the Crown Prince will not interrogate Consort Xiao."
Lu Wei stared at Mu Chenshuang, "Since Shuang'er is willing to negotiate, isn't there any other way?"
Mu Chenshuang smiled and said, "I'd like to know whether it's the Duchess who wants to ask me, or you, Aunt Lu?"
The words were spoken.
Lu Wei's expression changed slightly, and then he said, "In that case, Shuang'er and the Duchess should speak alone."
That's all.
Lu Wei turned and left.
Only two people remained inside the pavilion.
Looking at Mu Chenshuang, even though Song Liu harbored resentment towards her, her composed posture exuded an air of authority that commanded respect and instilled fear in others.
"Does Princess Weiyang have something to say to me?" Song Liu asked.
Mu Chenshuang looked at her and asked, "I'm very curious what the Duchess sought out Lu Wei for today?"
Song Liu should be well aware of her relationship with Lu Wei, so it's clearly unreasonable for her to ask Lu Wei to act as an intermediary to ask for her help.
Song Liu looked at Mu Chenshuang and replied, "I was just thinking that if Madam Lu could help my daughter."
"Is that so! What specific conditions did the Duchess offer?"
The words were spoken.
Song Liu's expression changed slightly, and then he replied, "After all, I have some connections with Madam Lu, and she promised to try to plead with Princess Weiyang on my behalf."
Mu Chenshuang's gaze fell on her face as she continued, "If Lu Wei has already agreed to help the Duchess, then the Duchess doesn't need to ask me for help. After all, whether it works or not is Lu Wei's business, isn't it?"
That's all.
Mu Chenshuang made a move to get up and leave.
Song Liu froze, “Mu…Princess Weiyang!”
He blurted out her name, but she quickly realized and used a more respectful title.
Mu Chenshuang looked down at Song Liu.
Song Liu looked at her and said, "Since Princess Weiyang is willing to talk to me, it must be because I have something or information that Princess Weiyang wants?"
Mu Chenshuang asked directly, "In the eyes of the Duchess, what is the relationship between my mother and Lu Wei?"
Song Liu's pupils dilated, and she looked at Mu Chenshuang with surprise. Then she came back to her senses and replied, "I'm afraid I don't know much as an outsider. Princess Weiyang can ask Madam Lu."
"Precisely because they are outsiders, the Duchess should understand them better."
Song Liu gazed intently, "Why did Princess Weiyang suddenly want to ask this?"
"It's nothing. I just know some things about my mother back then, so I wanted to ask the Duchess. After all, Lu Wei is often by your side, so you must know her very well."
Song Liu lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously clenching tighter, her eyes darting around with a hint of panic.
"It's alright. The Duchess can come find me again once she's thought it through. I'm not in a hurry; I have plenty of time."
Her flippant and indifferent voice struck Song Liu's heart like a heavy blow.
She has the time, but Xiao Qingyu may not.
Mu Chenshuang turned to leave.
Song Liu panicked, "Wait!"
Mu Chenshuang paused, turning back to look at Song Liu. Her eyes always held a faint sharpness, not cold and fierce, yet sending chills down one's spine.
Song Liu took a heavy breath, frowning as she stared at Mu Chenshuang. "If Princess Weiyang wants to know something, why not just ask?"
Mu Chenshuang slowly turned to look at Song Liu, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on her lips. "The Duchess has figured it out."
Song Liu's face darkened, and he clenched his fingers. "As long as Princess Weiyang is willing to plead with the Crown Prince, I will tell you anything you want to know."
"good."
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