Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli knew that they brought Zisu into the palace so that they could use her as a threat when necessary.

Everyone knows that Miss Li of the Duke's Mansion and the maidservant beside her are as close as sisters. They grew up together since childhood, and their deep bond is well-known.

Once Zisu follows her into the palace, she will likely suffer a great deal of physical pain.

“Commander Qi, I went out last night. No one knows about this except myself. Why make things difficult for a little girl? She has no idea about it at all,” Chu Yueli said.

"So, Your Highness admits that you went out without permission last night? Then, where exactly did Your Highness go?"

"I think Father Emperor would prefer to ask this question himself," Chu Yueli said, still looking at Zisu.

Zisu shook her head.

It didn't matter if she went to the palace; the Emperor, out of consideration for Prince Mo's reputation, wouldn't actually kill her.

There's no need to humble yourself for her anymore.

But Chu Yueli just pursed her lips and didn't respond to her gaze.

She continued to look at Qi Wei: "I will personally explain to Father Emperor where I went and what I did last night. Although Zisu is just a maid, the Prince intends to groom her to become the head nanny of the Prince's mansion. If there is any loss, the Prince will be very angry."

"Is Your Highness threatening your subordinates?" Qi Wei's face darkened.

Although she is the Princess Consort of Mo, now that the King of Mo has gone to Nanmeng, it is unknown whether he will return alive.

If Prince Mo doesn't return, she'll have no one to rely on in the future. A helpless woman like her is nothing to fear.

They even dared to act arrogantly in front of him.

Chu Yueli said calmly, "Why would I threaten Commander Qi? I have no grudge against Commander Qi. Besides, I am the Princess Consort of Mo, and you, Commander Qi, are merely the commander of the Imperial Guards. What qualifications do you have that I would dare to threaten you?"

"you……"

"If Your Highness returns one day, I will make it clear to you whether Commander Qi is advancing or retreating today," Chu Yueli said with a smile.

Qi Wei opened his mouth, intending to speak, but quickly swallowed his words back.

Although Prince Mo went to Southern Mongolia, most people assumed he probably wouldn't come back alive.

But what if he really comes back?

After all, he had reclaimed the once terrifying battlefield of the northern frontier.

The King of the Northern Frontier is not a name without merit; perhaps he really might return alive.

If he can return alive and make such a great contribution, the entire Eastern Mausoleum will surely belong to him.

So the person in front of us is the future Empress!

Offending her means certain death.

Qi Wei thought about it and weighed the pros and cons. He also felt that it was not worth fighting for such a point over a maid.

We need to assess the situation and understand the circumstances before making a decision.

"Princess Consort Mo, please don't misunderstand. I was just afraid that the Emperor would ask for people, and I failed in my duty."

After thinking it through, Qi Wei immediately forced a fawning smile and bowed, saying, "Since the Princess Consort has returned, this maid probably can't give a clear explanation, so let her go."

He waved his hand.

The guards behind her immediately released Zisu.

Qi Wei hurriedly said to Chu Yueli, "Your Highness, please."

Chu Yueli took one last look at Zisu before turning around and walking towards the palace with Qi Wei.

Zisu watched her walk away.

She wanted to catch up, but she knew that even if she followed her into the palace, she wouldn't be able to help her mistress.

Now, who else can help Miss?

She thought for a moment, then suddenly turned around and hurried back into the palace: "Quick! Go see if the Ninth Prince has returned yet!"