Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Although Chu Yueli's expression remained as composed as ever, she couldn't explain herself, and the Emperor and An Delu knew that she was feeling guilty.

As for why she felt guilty, only she knows.

However, given the incident at the manufacturing workshop last night, she seemed so guilty. Who else could it be but herself?

The Emperor's face immediately darkened: "Chu Yueli, do you think I've given you too much power and are starting to act arrogantly? You even dare to interfere in my affairs?"

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes.

She couldn't really give a coherent explanation. Fabricating something out of thin air wouldn't fool the emperor; it would only bring her the crime of deceiving the emperor.

At present, the only way to have a glimmer of hope is to take the initiative to admit it.

At the very least, this matter must not implicate the people of the Duke's Mansion and the Prince Mo's Mansion.

"Father, son and minister..."

"Your Majesty, Prince Jin requests an audience." The announcement came again from the main entrance of the Imperial Study.

Prince Jin has arrived?

At this moment, not only the Emperor and An Delu were somewhat taken aback, but even Chu Yueli was somewhat surprised.

However, Lu Fengjin is the current manager of the manufacturing workshop. Since it has been discovered that someone has broken into the workshop, it is only natural that he comes to see the Emperor today.

When Prince Jin arrived, Chu Yueli's words were naturally interrupted.

She pursed her lips, remaining silent and observing the situation.

The Emperor glanced at An Delu.

An Delu nodded, then waved his hand: "Summon."

Lu Fengjin strode in, but surprisingly, Lu Yunfei was also with him.

"Your Majesty, the Ninth Prince, he..."

An Delu waved his hand.

The young eunuch looked terrified and didn't dare to say anything more. He quickly lowered his head and retreated.

Since they're already here, can we just kick them out?

Lu Fengjin and Lu Yunfei quickly walked into the hall and bowed to the Emperor together: "Greetings, Father Emperor."

Seeing Chu Yueli kneeling on the ground, Lu Yunfei quickly went over and knelt down with her: "Father, Fourth Sister-in-law, she..."

“Ninth Prince!” Chu Yueli immediately interrupted him, saying, “I know your Fourth Prince instructed you to take good care of me, but there are some things you shouldn’t get involved in if you don’t know them. Go back to your residence first.”

Although Lu Yunfei didn't know what had happened, he knew it must be related to what happened last night.

Last night, the workshop was clearly guarded by imperial guards. Now he knew that the place belonged to his father, the emperor.

"Father." He knelt beside Chu Yueli, looking up at the Emperor: "Last night..."

"Your Majesty, I have come here because of what happened last night." Standing to the side, Lu Fengjin remained expressionless, meeting the Emperor's gaze calmly, and said, "Last night, I failed in my duty, for..."

He glanced down at Chu Yueli, his eyes seeming troubled, and when he spoke, it was as if he had something difficult to say.

An Delu and the Emperor exchanged glances.

Does this mean that Prince Jin already knew that last night's events were related to Chu Yueli?

Otherwise, what would be the meaning of looking at Chu Yueli with such a subtle gaze at this moment?

Chu Yueli knew he was watching her, and she also knew that Prince Jin was most likely going to tell her everything.

She sighed and said helplessly, "It's all my fault, it has nothing to do with anyone else. Please, Father..."

"No, it's all my fault."

Lu Fengjin suddenly flicked his robes and knelt down as well. He looked up to meet the Emperor's questioning gaze, hesitated for a moment, and then whispered:

“Last night, I forcibly kept Princess Mo at Prince Jin’s residence. It was my own idea and had nothing to do with Princess Mo. I beg Your Majesty to see the truth.”