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Gu Zhiyi felt uneasy. The Su family was in danger this time. If the conspiracy was uncovered, Su Ruomei's position as the Crown Princess would definitely be in jeopardy. She hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, I have a favor to ask."

The emperor looked at Gu Zhiyi and nodded slightly: "Zhiyi, if you have anything to ask, just tell me."

Gu Zhiyi said: "I think Su Ruomei is a good woman. If she can become the Crown Princess, it will be beneficial to the Western Wei Dynasty. Please let the emperor know."

The emperor was silent for a moment, then said, "Zhiyi, you are right. If Su Ruomei is really talented, the Western Wei Dynasty really needs her. I will personally look into this matter."

The Queen and the Queen Mother also echoed and expressed their approval. The Emperor nodded and said, "In that case, I will trouble Zhiyi to continue to monitor the Su Mansion and ensure that Su Ruomei's position as the Crown Princess is guaranteed."

Gu Zhiyi accepted the order and felt slightly comforted.

Gu Zhiyi bowed slightly, with a hint of determination in her eyes: "Your Majesty, I obey your command." She turned around and tried to leave, but the emperor called her back.

"Zhiyi, you are monitoring the Su Mansion, but have you ever thought about what good it would be for you if Su Ruomei really became the Crown Princess?"

Gu Zhiyi paused, turned around, and smiled, but couldn't hide the complexity in her eyes: "I naturally understand that Su Ruomei becoming the Crown Princess is beneficial to my Ningguo Mansion and even more beneficial to the entire Western Wei. I am just doing my duty and dare not have any selfish thoughts."

The emperor nodded slightly, with a hint of approval in his eyes: "Okay, in that case, I'll trouble you."

At this time, Su Ruomei slowly walked into the palace. She was wearing a lavender silk dress, her eyebrows and eyes were picturesque, and her manners were elegant. She greeted the emperor and bowed to Gu Zhiyi.

"Your humble servant Su Ruomei greets the wife of Duke Ningguo."

Gu Zhiyi smiled slightly and nodded gently: "Miss Su is fine."

The emperor looked at Su Ruomei, and a hint of tenderness flashed in his eyes: "Ruomei, do you know why I want to make you the Crown Princess?"

Su Ruomei bowed her head slightly and said in a gentle voice: "I am a dull subject, but I know that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is wise and brave. It is an honor for this subject to be favored by His Royal Highness."

The emperor smiled and said, "No, Ruomei, you misunderstood. I made you the Crown Princess because you are smart and have a strong character. I believe you can assist the Crown Prince and become a wise queen."

Su Ruomei's eyes flashed with surprise, and she knelt down quickly: "Your Majesty, thank you for your grace."

One day, Gu Zhiyi and Su Ruomei were walking in the imperial garden, chatting as they walked.

"Sister Zhiyi, why are you always so serious?" Su Ruomei suddenly asked.

Gu Zhiyi was stunned for a moment, then smiled and said, "I'm used to it."

"Habit?" Su Ruomei shook her head gently, "Habit sometimes makes people lose themselves."

Gu Zhiyi looked at Su Ruomei, feeling a little emotional: "Ruomei, you are right. But as the wife of Duke Ning, I have to be careful with my family's honor."

Su Ruomei sighed softly: "I know you are doing this for the Ningguo Mansion and for Western Wei. But I hope you can live for yourself once."

Gu Zhiyi was silent for a moment, looked at Su Ruomei, and smiled: "Thank you, Ruomei."

However, the situation in the palace is changing. Just as the relationship between Gu Zhiyi and Su Ruomei is gradually heating up, news suddenly spreads from the palace that the Crown Prince has an illegitimate child.

This news was like a bombshell, exploding in the palace in an instant. The emperor was furious and immediately ordered an investigation into the matter.

Gu Zhiyi was secretly worried that once this matter was verified, the impact on Su Ruomei would be disastrous.

At the critical moment, Gu Zhiyi stepped forward to defend Su Ruomei.

"Your Majesty, the Crown Prince is wise and brave, and is the hope for the future of Western Wei. If this is true, it will have a huge impact on Your Majesty. I hope Your Majesty will be able to see through it."

The emperor looked at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of appreciation in his eyes: "Zhiyi, you are right. But this matter is of great importance, I must get to the bottom of it."

The emperor pondered for a moment, then waved his hand, signaling Gu Zhiyi to leave.

Although Gu Zhiyi was worried, she had to bow again and again and slowly leave the hall.

At this time, in the Ningguo Mansion, Gu Zhiyi was pacing anxiously in the hall.

Su Ruomei sat quietly by the side, her face pale, a trace of sadness flashing in her eyes.

After a while, the eunuch sent from the palace arrived at the Ningguo Mansion and read out the emperor's order: "The emperor ordered that Ningguo's wife Gu Zhiyi enter the palace to assist in the investigation of the prince's illegitimate child."

Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened when she heard this, but she couldn't back down at this moment. She took a deep breath, straightened her clothes, and followed the eunuch into the palace.

In the hall, the emperor sat on the dragon throne, with civil and military officials standing on both sides. Gu Zhiyi walked in slowly, and saw that the emperor had a serious expression and a sharp gaze.

"Zhi Yi, do you know why I summoned you into the palace?" the emperor asked in a deep voice.

Gu Zhiyi bowed slightly and replied, "I know that the emperor is worried about the Crown Prince's illegitimate child."

The emperor nodded: "Yes. This matter involves serious matters. You must help me find out the truth. If this is true, what kind of punishment will His Royal Highness the Crown Prince receive? Do you know?"

Gu Zhiyi's heart tightened, but she still said firmly: "I understand. But I think there must be something fishy about this matter. Your Highness the Crown Prince is wise and brave, and he would not make such a big mistake."

The emperor glanced at Gu Zhiyi, with a hint of admiration in his eyes, but his tone remained serious: "Zhiyi, since you are so confident, then go and investigate this matter. I will give you three days to find out the truth."

Gu Zhiyi accepted the order and left the hall.

After returning to the Ningguo Mansion, Gu Zhiyi immediately summoned Su Ruomei and the servants in the mansion and asked them in detail about the whereabouts of the prince and possible clues.

A trace of panic flashed across Su Ruomei's eyes, but she quickly calmed down and told Gu Zhiyi everything she knew.

"Madam, actually, when I was in the palace, I heard some rumors that the Crown Prince had a close relationship with a palace maid. But I don't know which palace maid it was."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi had a clue in her mind and decided to go to the palace to investigate in person.

In the palace, Gu Zhiyi and Su Ruomei began a secret investigation. They first found the palace maid, but the palace maid denied having any relationship with the prince.

Gu Zhiyi couldn't help feeling a little disappointed, but she didn't give up. She decided to look for clues from other palace maids.

……

Three days later, Gu Zhiyi entered the palace again with the memorial. She handed it to the emperor, who took it and read it carefully.

After a moment, the emperor put down the memorial, with a glimmer of appreciation in his eyes: "Zhiyi, you did a great job. Not only did you find out the truth, you also saved the prince's reputation."

Gu Zhiyi bowed slightly: "I am just doing my duty."

The emperor nodded: "This matter is settled. From today on, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince will be appointed as the Crown Prince's Tutor to assist me in handling state affairs."

After hearing this, Gu Zhiyi felt relieved.

He finally completed the emperor's mission and protected Su Ruomei.

After leaving the palace, Gu Zhiyi breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at the clouds floating in the sky and secretly vowed in her heart that she must work harder in the future, for the Ningguo Mansion, for the emperor, and for herself.