Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"The Emperor's will is unpredictable, so Young Master Ye should be careful. Tuoba Mingyue has a close relationship with Prince Jin. Before I brought her back, I was even stopped by Prince Jin."

It can be said that Tuoba Mingyue's background is not simple.

Chu Yueli looked at Ye Huai'an and said softly, "Her connections are complicated. They could be rebels, or they could be people from the Prince Jin's mansion. If you really want to go to the palace to inquire, you should first consider whether you really want to oppose Prince Jin. Or perhaps, even the Emperor is involved."

This is a very important matter; if he is not careful, Ye Huai'an could very well offend many people.

Although the position of Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review wields considerable power, the position itself is not particularly high-ranking.

It's not easy to fight against the forces behind it.

"I wonder if this is a ploy to provoke me, or if you're genuinely worried about me?"

But Ye Huai'an did not speak ill of her. In fact, there was a smile in his eyes: "I will take it as Miss Li's kind reminder. Don't worry, I can take this position. Even if I don't live long, I am not qualified to be the Vice Minister of the Court of Judicial Review if I am afraid of death."

He cupped his hands in a respectful gesture and continued, "You're the one who brought him back. I'll try my best to give you an explanation. I'll come and tell you as soon as I have any news... and Lord Chu."

"Thank you!"

After seeing Ye Huai'an off, Chu Yueli returned to Wangyue Pavilion.

Not long after she returned, Chu Yi rushed over: "Miss, the young master is back and requests your presence at Qinghui Pavilion."

Chu Yi left in such a hurry; things must be complicated.

Without any hesitation, Chu Yueli immediately rushed to Qinghui Pavilion.

It was clear that Chu Xiaohe had just returned; he had barely stepped inside when he asked Chu Yi to come and call her.

He still looked travel-worn and dusty when Chu Yueli entered; he was still drinking tea at the time.

"Brother, what's the matter that's so urgent?"

Chu Xiaohe put down his cup, his eyes serious and deep: "Something has happened to Marquis Anzheng."

Chu Yueli's heart sank suddenly.

Marquis Anzheng, Qin Jianzheng, is Lu Beimo's maternal uncle and Consort Yu's elder brother.

She asked anxiously, "What exactly happened?"

"When Marquis Anzheng was patrolling the Huai River area, he was ambushed by bandits and his group was separated. He has been missing ever since, and his fate remains unknown."

"The Huai River area has always been peaceful, so where would such a powerful bandit come from?" Marquis Anzheng's patrols in the Huai River area were not particularly dangerous to begin with.

In addition, Marquis Anzheng himself was quite skilled in martial arts, and the guards he brought with him were all elite troops of the Qin family, specially trained to protect their master.

How could such a powerful guard be scattered by bandits?

"Where did these thieves come from?"

The Huai River area is not too close to the border, and there are no large mountain ranges in the surrounding no-man's-land. Even if there are a few bandits, they are just petty thieves. Who would dare to attack Marquis Anzheng?

Moreover, Marquis Anzheng was only on patrol, not escorting valuable supplies, so what was the point of ambushing him?

"Revenge?" Chu Yueli looked at Chu Xiaohe.

Chu Xiaohe's expression grew even colder: "We don't know yet, but it's definitely not about looting. Their group wasn't carrying any valuables. The rebels' target is Marquis Anzheng. Their swords are all coated with deadly poison, enough to kill on contact with blood."

The sole purpose of killing is either revenge or elimination.

Zisu returned at this time and told the two the news she had inquired about at the Prince Mo's residence: "I heard that the Duke of Qin fell seriously ill last night, and the Prince went to the Duke of Qin's residence last night and has not returned since."