What Feng Xilan did to the original owner will likely become a source of pain for him, but she doesn't want to affect Feng Xilan because of her.
At least his ability to handle state affairs as the crown prince is beyond doubt.
Shen Nanzhi lowered his eyes and remained silent.
"I need to go to the Minister's residence now."
Shen Nanzhi hummed in agreement, "I'll take you there."
Mu Chenshuang refused, "I can go alone. Nanzhi, you have things to take care of, so just go ahead and do your thing."
Shen Nanzhi did not persist.
The hour of You (5-7 PM).
When Mu Chenshuang returned to the Marquis's residence, she saw a carriage parked outside the gate. Upon entering the residence, she was greeted by Song Liu, the Duchess of the State and Xiao Qingyu's mother.
She was clearly not in good condition at the moment; her face was full of sorrow and her eyes were lifeless.
Lu Wei saw her off at the door, and the two were talking to each other.
When they saw Mu Chenshuang, the two stopped in their tracks. The moment Song Liu saw Mu Chenshuang, his eyes were filled with undisguised hatred and anger.
As Song Liu, filled with rage, strode toward Mu Chenshuang, Lu Wei grabbed her arm and stopped her, saying, "Madam, please wait!"
Song Liu glanced back at Lu Wei, whose gaze signaled her to calm down. Acting rashly now would not do her any good, so Song Liu composed herself.
Lu Wei released Song Liu's hand and walked towards Mu Chenshuang. "Shuang'er's return is just in time. The Duchess has something she wants to ask you for help with."
Mu Chenshuang said without changing her expression, "If the Duchess wants to talk about Consort Xiao, then I am powerless to help. The Crown Prince will decide the matters of the Eastern Palace."
The fact that Song Liu appeared here in such a hurry can only mean that Feng Xilan has already interrogated him, but it also means that the Crown Prince has not yet handed him over to the Court of Justice. If that's the case, then the entire Duke's mansion is probably already being questioned by the Court of Justice.
After she finished speaking, she walked past Lu Wei and was about to leave.
"If Shuang'er agrees, the Duke's Mansion will owe you a favor. In the future, if there is anything, the Duke will do his best to help."
The words fell.
Mu Chenshuang paused in her steps.
Song Liu walked to Mu Chenshuang's side, concealing the emotions in her eyes, and said, "Madam Lu is right. If Princess Weiyang is willing to help, our Duke's Mansion will owe you a favor."
Lu Wei stepped forward and whispered in Mu Chenshuang's ear, "Right now, the Marquis's Mansion needs some voice in the court, so why doesn't Shuang'er consider the Marquis's Mansion's interests?"
So that's where the conditions were given.
Mu Chenshuang glanced at Lu Wei, their eyes met, and an undercurrent seemed to flow between them.
“What you say, Aunt, seems to make some sense. It seems that you know some things.”
Lu Wei remained expressionless and simply said, "Shuang'er can listen to the Duchess's request before making a decision."
Mu Chenshuang's eyes were dark, and her stunningly beautiful face revealed little emotion. "In that case, I'd like to hear what the Duchess of the State intends to do."
The three arrived at a pavilion.
"If Princess Weiyang can persuade His Highness the Crown Prince to make an exception, the Duke's Mansion will definitely repay this favor if Princess Weiyang makes any request in the future," Song Liu said with considerable certainty.
Mu Chenshuang slowly put down the cup she was holding. "But I'm sure the Duchess already knows what Consort Xiao has done. His Highness the Crown Prince has already shown leniency. Does the Duchess still think she can let Consort Xiao continue to be the Crown Prince's consort?"
The words were spoken.
Song Liu's clenched fingers tightened, and a cold glint appeared in her eyes.
“If the Duchess really has such thoughts, I advise her to give them up. If Consort Xiao’s actions are reported to His Majesty, it will not only be a matter of Consort Xiao’s life, but also the entire Duke’s mansion, and may even involve Consort Rong.”
Upon hearing this, Song Liu's face turned pale. Of course she knew, but hearing it from Mu Chenshuang's mouth made her feel even colder.
Consort Rong's situation in the palace is already precarious; if she gets involved in something else, it will only make matters worse.
"Then Shuang'er, what do you think is the best ending for Consort Xiao?" Lu Wei asked.
"The Crown Prince sparing her life is already the greatest favor," Mu Chenshuang said directly.
Song Liu's face grew increasingly grim. It was clear that her goal was to keep Xiao Qingyu in the Eastern Palace. Even if she was now hated by the Crown Prince and demoted to a lower rank, there was still a chance for things to turn around. But if she was executed or exiled by the Crown Prince, or at best divorced and sent back to the Duke's mansion, her life would be completely over.
Her gaze fell on Lu Wei, whose eyes darkened as she looked at Mu Chen Shuang. "Shuang'er, is there no way to persuade His Highness the Crown Prince to let Consort Xiao stay in the Eastern Palace, even if it's a demotion? In any case, Consort Xiao's feelings for the Crown Prince are genuine, otherwise she wouldn't have rashly done such a thing. She's just blinded by the person she loves."
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