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"General!" Murong Xuewei rushed over excitedly, then looked around warily. "Why are you here? Let's go, it'll be terrible if we're discovered!"

Gu Ye gently stroked his wife's back and whispered, "Don't be afraid, I've made arrangements. There was heavy snow at the border, and I was stuck on the way. When I heard you were forced to enter the palace, I rushed back overnight."

A warm feeling welled up in Murong Xuewei's heart, but it was quickly replaced by worry. "You shouldn't have risked coming back. The Emperor..." She hesitated, a trace of pain flashing in her eyes.

Gu Ye looked deeply at his wife, his eyes filled with heartache. "I know. But I can't just stand by and watch you be in danger." He held Murong Xuewei's hand. "Don't worry, I will definitely find a way to get you out of here."

Murong Xuewei shook her head, a resolute glint in her eyes. "No, you should leave quickly. The palace is heavily guarded; if you're discovered, it won't be as simple as being exiled to the frontier." She bit her lip, her eyes filled with reluctance.

Gu Ye's expression hardened, and he gently patted Murong Xuewei's head. "Don't you believe in your husband's martial arts skills? If I don't want to be discovered, who in the entire palace can find my whereabouts?"

Murong Xuewei turned her head away shyly, avoiding Gu Ye's hand, "There might be some hidden masters in this palace."

Gu Ye looked at his wife intently, and finally nodded. "Okay, I'll listen to you. Don't worry, I won't let that emperor hurt you."

After Gu Ye finished speaking, he walked towards the door. Halfway there, he turned back to look at Murong Xuewei, who turned away shyly.

After Gu Ye left, Murong Xuewei realized that Gu Ye had just called the emperor a "dog emperor." Could it be that Gu Ye in this life would also embark on the path of rebellion?

Inside the main hall, the emperor was playfully embracing a concubine. Suddenly, a eunuch rushed in, looking flustered.

"Your Majesty!" a guard knelt and reported, "Prime Minister Su requests an audience!"

The Emperor frowned. "What is he doing here at this time? Summon him!"

Before long, Prime Minister Su strode into the main hall, bowed, and said, "Your subject pays respects to Your Majesty."

The Emperor pushed aside the concubine whose clothes were half-fallen off and looked at him coldly, "Minister Su, what urgent matter is there so late?"

Prime Minister Su straightened up, his gaze resolute. "Your Majesty, I have heard that Murong Xuewei has been imprisoned in the Cold Palace, and I have come to ask Your Majesty to reconsider."

The Emperor's face darkened. "Oh? Minister Su thinks I've done something wrong?"

Prime Minister Su, neither humble nor arrogant, said, “Your Majesty, Murong Xuewei is the wife of a subject, and it is not right for her to remain in the palace. Moreover, her husband, General Gu, is serving the country. If the soldiers knew that the court was treating the wife of a meritorious official in this way, it would probably chill the hearts of the soldiers on the border.”

The Emperor flew into a rage, "Insolence! Are you trying to teach me how to do things?"

Prime Minister Su remained unmoved, saying, "I dare not. I am only worried that if this matter gets out, it may damage Your Majesty's wise image."

The Emperor, enraged, laughed instead, "What a sharp-tongued Prime Minister Su! Do you think I dare not touch you?"

Prime Minister Su slowly knelt down. “Though I am unworthy, I have dedicated my life to the country and will not rest until my dying breath. If Your Majesty believes I deserve to die, I am willing to do so. However, I urge Your Majesty to reconsider, for the matter of Murong Xuewei concerns the very foundation of the nation.”

A flash of murderous intent crossed the Emperor's eyes. Just as he was about to issue the order, the chief eunuch stepped forward hastily. "Your Majesty, please calm your anger! Right Chancellor Su is a highly respected official; if..."

The Emperor snorted coldly and waved his hand, "Get out! I don't want to see you again!"

Prime Minister Su rose and bowed deeply, saying, "If Your Majesty refuses to let Madam Gu return home, this old minister will kneel outside the Imperial Study for a long time."

After saying this, Prime Minister Su lifted his robe and knelt down directly in the snow.

After Prime Minister Su left, the Emperor slammed his fist on the armrest of his throne. "That old scoundrel, did he really think I couldn't do anything to him?"

The chief eunuch said cautiously, "Your Majesty, Right Chancellor Su has deep roots in the court and many followers. If we rashly take action against him, it may cause turmoil in the court."

The Emperor's face darkened. "Then tell me, what should we do?"

The head eunuch pondered for a moment, "How about... having Her Majesty the Empress step in and appease Madam Gu? If she can take the initiative to explain, perhaps this storm can be quelled."

The Emperor's eyes lit up. "You're right. Go and fax the password to the Empress to go to the Cold Palace and bring Murong Xuewei out. Make sure that old scoundrel is convinced."

After receiving the order, the Empress walked gracefully into the Cold Palace. Looking at Murong Xuewei huddled in the corner, a complex expression flashed in her eyes.

"Madam Gu," the Empress said softly, "His Majesty sent me to see you."

Murong Xuewei looked up, her gaze wary. "Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

The Empress took a few steps closer and lowered her voice, "Madam Gu, I know you're a smart woman. Old Master Su is kneeling outside the Imperial Study because of you. If you could step forward and explain, perhaps..."

Murong Xuewei sneered, "Your Majesty, I am but a woman, how could I possibly persuade the Right Chancellor?"

The Empress was taken aback, then smiled knowingly. "As expected of someone who does big business. Here's what we'll do: as long as you cooperate, I can assure you that as long as I'm here, His Majesty will not force you to enter the palace as a concubine."

Murong Xuewei's heart skipped a beat, but she showed no sign of it on her face. "Is Your Majesty truly telling the truth?"

The Empress nodded solemnly, "As the Empress, I naturally keep my word."

Murong Xuewei pondered for a moment, then finally nodded, "Okay, I promise you."

Inside the imperial study, the Emperor paced anxiously back and forth. Suddenly, the Empress entered with Murong Xuewei.

Murong Xuewei glanced at Prime Minister Su kneeling in the snow. Prime Minister Su was quite old, and even kneeling in this icy and snowy place, his body did not bend even once.

Murong Xuewei admired Prime Minister Su from the bottom of her heart.

"Greetings, Your Majesty." The two bowed simultaneously.

The Emperor waved his hand, "No need for formalities." He gave the Empress a meaningful look, "Empress, come quickly and sit down next to me."

The Empress curtsied and walked over. She noticed a pale yellow undergarment hanging on the dragon throne and frowned.

Following the Empress's gaze, the Emperor hurriedly picked up the undergarment and stuffed it into the hands of the head eunuch beside him.

"What is this? Don't offend the Empress's eyes."

The Emperor turned to Murong Xuewei, "Madam Gu, I heard you have something to say?"

Murong Xuewei took a deep breath, glanced at the Empress, and slowly said, "Your Majesty, I did indeed offend you before, and I beg Your Majesty's forgiveness. I am willing to explain to Prime Minister Su to quell this turmoil."

A hint of satisfaction flashed in the Emperor's eyes. "Very good. Someone, summon Right Chancellor Su!"

Before long, Prime Minister Su entered the main hall again. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes when he saw Murong Xuewei.

Murong Xuewei stepped forward, bowed, and said, "Lord Su, I was not imprisoned by the Emperor. It was the Empress who invited me to the palace for a chat. It just so happened that it was snowing heavily, so I stayed in the palace for a while. Please do not worry about my affairs any further, Lord Su."

Prime Minister Su glanced thoughtfully at Murong Xuewei, then cupped his hands and said, "Since that's the case, this old minister is relieved. But I beg Your Majesty to grant Lady Gu permission to return to her residence as soon as possible."

The Emperor forced a smile. "Granted. Madam Gu, you may return now."

Murong Xuewei bowed again, "Thank you, Your Majesty."

Stepping out of the palace gates, Murong Xuewei let out a long sigh of relief. She watched as Prime Minister Su quickly caught up with her.

Murong Xuewei stepped forward and asked in a low voice, "Lord Su, what exactly is your relationship with Gu Ye?"

Prime Minister Su smiled like an old fox, "Madam Gu, what makes you say that? General Gu and I are merely colleagues."

Murong Xuewei stood there thoughtfully, looking at Prime Minister Su, without saying anything more.

Just then, she saw Murong Yuxuan waiting for her with Murong Xueyao and Liuli by the carriage not far away.

Murong Xuewei bid farewell to Prime Minister Su and hurried towards her carriage. Before getting in, she glanced back at Prime Minister Su, who was still standing there, her heart filled with doubt.

Who exactly is this old fox? And why is he helping her so much?