Lord Mu looked at Mu Chen Shuang and asked, "What exactly is the identity of this Qi Ye you mentioned? How did Cheng Li end up being saved by him?"
She couldn't tell Lord Mu about Qi Ye's identity right now, so she could only explain, "Qi Ye had amnesia when I saved him, so I don't know the specifics right now. Now that Father knows about Cheng Li, what are your plans for him?"
Lord Mu withdrew his gaze and looked in the direction Cheng Li had left. His expression darkened, and he said, "Since Cheng Li is with you, Shuang'er, you can make the arrangements. But be careful not to let anyone notice anything. Cheng Li and the Prince of Libei look somewhat alike when they were young."
Mu Chenshuang nodded in response, "I understand."
Lord Mu nodded.
Mu Chenshuang helped him to sit down in the inner room, and Linglong brewed a cup of tea.
"Regardless of Father's feelings for Consort Lu now, I still want to remind you that Consort Lu is definitely not a kind person," Mu Chenshuang said in an extremely serious tone.
Lord Mu paused in his grip on the teacup.
Linglong, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but chime in, "Yes, my lord, when you were not in the manor, Concubine Lu framed the princess many times. The princess was even imprisoned in the Chengtian Observatory for interrogation because of this. Anyway, Concubine Lu is no good person. My lord, you must not be fooled."
Linglong said with some righteous indignation.
Mu Chenshuang glanced at Linglong, who understood and quickly lowered her head, not continuing to speak.
Lord Mu put down his teacup. "Shuang'er, do you doubt her identity?"
Mu Chenshuang was silent for a long time before saying, "If I said that Aunt Lu was from the Chengtian Bureau, would Father believe me?"
She had barely finished speaking.
Lord Mu gripped his hand tightly, his fist suddenly clenching.
After a brief silence, Lord Mu finally spoke, "Shuang'er, how did you confirm that?"
“When Consort Lu framed me, she was able to get out of the Dali Temple with sufficient evidence. His Majesty said that Father should decide Consort Lu’s fate. In fact, Father, you should be able to guess what’s going on in your heart.”
Lord Mu took a deep breath and after a long while spoke, "These days, Shuang'er, you should stay in the manor and move around as little as possible."
He left those words behind and got up to leave.
Mu Chenshuang neither stopped him nor asked any questions, and watched Lord Mu leave.
Until Lord Mu's figure disappeared into the distance.
Linglong walked to Mu Chenshuang's side and couldn't help but ask, "Miss, is the Marquis really bewitched by that Concubine Lu? I think even if the Marquis knows now, he probably won't do anything to Concubine Lu."
Mu Chenshuang looked straight ahead and explained, "It's not that I don't know how to do it, it's just that my father has no other choice right now. If we punish Aunt Lu without cause, it won't be good for the Marquis's mansion."
Therefore, as long as Lord Mu knows in his heart whose side Lu Wei is, he can only be wary for now.
Linglong sighed, "But Miss, isn't the Marquis's mansion in a bit of trouble right now?"
"It is indeed a turbulent time."
Linglong subconsciously looked at Mu Chenshuang's lower abdomen, "I only hope that the child in your belly will be born safely, Miss."
Mu Chenshuang comforted her, "Linglong, don't worry, the child will be fine."
How could he allow anything to happen to him?
at this time.
In a secluded hall within the palace, the very place where Feng Mo Ran had previously resided, candlelight illuminated the dark space, giving the hall a somewhat chilly atmosphere.
Before the main throne in the main hall, a man in red robes held a sharp sword in his hand. The blade slid across his fingertips, and the mirror-like blade reflected a pair of sharp phoenix eyes.
Just then, a moth flew towards the candlelight.
The next second.
A sharp sword aura flashed, and the moth was split in two and fell to the ground.
At this moment.
The door was pushed open, and a man in purple robes walked in. He stopped behind Feng Moran, clasped his hands in greeting, and said, "Second Prince."
Feng Mo Ran sheathed his sword, turned around and sat on the couch, picked up the wine cup beside him and poured two cups, "How is it?"
Yun Xiu sat down next to Feng Moran and replied, "All the guards in the palace fortresses have been successfully deployed. Even if the Second Prince orders the palace to be taken down now, there will be no problem."
Feng Mo Ran chuckled lightly, a hint of wickedness in his eyes, "What's the point of taking it down now?"
Yun Xiu smiled and said, "Anyway, the entire palace is now under the control of the Second Prince."
"What has Crown Prince Junheng been up to lately?"
“Fu Junheng hasn’t made any special moves, and my men haven’t been able to get close to him yet. However, I don’t know what the Crown Prince’s purpose is in staying in the capital. I wonder if it will have any impact on you, Second Prince.”
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