Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Therefore, there's probably no chance of getting in openly and legitimately.

The only option is to sneak in.

Chu Yueli studied the topographic map for a while.

Although this place is heavily guarded, it is actually much easier to investigate than the manufacturing plant that the bandits built in the cave.

This is also the source of the royal family's confidence.

The emperor wasn't afraid of being discovered; after all, no one would dare to openly oppose him.

"Your Highness, are you planning to investigate again?" Even Jing Lei looked uneasy, unsure whether the princess's actions were right or wrong.

Going against the emperor is not a good thing for her.

"Are you afraid I'll implicate the Prince's Mansion?" Chu Yueli looked at him.

Jing Lei shook his head, then suddenly smiled: "Perhaps the prince would rather be implicated by you; he has long since given up on staying in the capital."

"Thunder..."

“But the Princess cannot go alone.” Jing Lei insisted on this point. “If the Princess insists on going alone, then I may have to send out the guards of the palace to search for you all night long.”

“Jing Lei, you’re threatening me.” This wasn’t a question; she was stating a fact.

Jing Lei did not deny it. He said earnestly and sincerely, "Please, Your Highness, consider my hard work and great contributions and do not leave me to act alone. If the Prince finds out, he will kill me."

Chu Yueli couldn't help but chuckle: "Your prince isn't that cruel."

"It wouldn't be that bad, but a beating would be enough to cripple me."

"..." Chu Yueli was speechless. Her Bei Mo was never that short-tempered! He had such a good temper!

"Alright, I'll go to Dali Temple first. Wait for me to come back." Chu Yueli put away the map and stood up.

Jing Lei asked with some surprise, "What is the Princess doing at the Dali Temple at this time?"

Seeing that she was determined to leave, Jing Lei could only straighten his clothes and say, "I'll take you there."

...Ye Huai'an has been staying at the Dali Temple during this period, processing case files from the past ten years.

He was somewhat surprised to see Chu Yueli's visit.

"Princess Consort Mo, it's been quite a while. How are you today?" It took him some time to completely change his address from "Miss Li" to "Miss Li".

Chu Yueli smiled and said, "It's great. With my status elevated, all kinds of treatment are much better than before. I eat well, dress well, and live a very peaceful life."

Ye Huai'an smiled, said nothing, and welcomed her into the inner hall.

After personally pouring tea for Chu Yueli, Ye Huai'an asked, "Princess Consort Mo, I know you don't come to the palace without a reason, and I don't want to waste your time. Please speak frankly."

He had always lived in the Dali Temple, with only one attendant serving him. At this moment, the attendant did not come in, and Jing Lei was just guarding outside.

In the entire inner hall, there were only Chu Yueli and him.

The door to the inner hall was left open to demonstrate his upright character and to prevent anyone from having a chance to gossip.

But both of them knew that with Jing Lei guarding outside, there was virtually no chance of being overheard.

Chu Yueli then stopped hiding her true intentions: "The Emperor made Tuoba Mingyue become Qin Mingyue so that she could forge the Thunderbolt for him."

Ye Huai'an's eyes darkened, but his expression didn't seem particularly surprised.

Chu Yueli raised an eyebrow: "So, you already guessed this would happen? Why did you guess that?"

Ye Huai'an looked at her for a while before saying softly, "The Emperor's men have come several times to interrogate the three craftsmen who made the thunderbolts in the dungeon."