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Chu Xinglan's body trembled slightly as she gently stroked her still-flat belly, a complex emotion flashing across her eyes.

For Su Fei, the summons was both a glimmer of hope and an unknown abyss.

The old lady frowned, fully aware of the significance of Consort Su's involvement.

She solemnly warned Chu Xinglan: "Go. Remember, no matter where you are, you are a daughter of the Chu family, and your every word and action represents the honor and disgrace of the Chu family."

Chu Xinglan nodded, slowly stood up, and followed the eunuch away from the Chu family, embarking on the road leading to the palace.

Qin Hanyue watched Chu Xinglan leave, her heart filled with complex emotions.

She knew that Chu Xinglan's fate was no longer entirely in her own hands, but had been drawn into the power struggle within the royal family.

Qin Hanyue returned to Chu Xingyao's side, holding her hand tightly, her eyes filled with worry:

"My dear, no matter what happens, Mom will support you."

"The Chu family will stand by your side. We will not allow Chu Xinglan's actions to tarnish the Chu family's reputation."

Chu Xingchi and Chu Xingyi stood on either side of Chu Xingyao, their gazes resolute.

"Little sister, no matter what, we will always be your strongest support."

Chu Xingyao felt a surge of warmth in her heart as she experienced the support and strength of her family.

Tears welled in Chu Xingyao's eyes, and though her voice was weak, it was filled with gratitude:

"It's so good to have my father, mother, and older brothers by my side."

Chu Xingyi asked softly, "Little sister, are you hungry? I made you something delicious, it's keeping warm in the kitchen. Why don't you eat something first?"

His eyes were full of concern, and his voice was gentle, making people feel the warmth of home.

Chu Xingyao nodded. She knew that her second brother, Chu Xingyi, was an excellent cook, especially his porridge, which always whetted people's appetites.

"I'm hungry," she said softly, her eyes revealing a longing for food.

Finally, with the careful care of Chu Xingchi and Chu Xingyi, one feeding her porridge and the other feeding her vegetables, Chu Xingyao ate until she was quite full.

She felt a long-lost sense of satisfaction and happiness.

Qin Hanyue stood aside, looking at the three children, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

She had worried about Chu Xingyao's coldness and estrangement, but now seeing the three siblings getting along so well, her heart was filled with comfort and emotion.

“My dear child, you used to ignore us so much, but now that I see you so close to your brothers, I’m really happy.”

Qin Hanyue's voice was slightly choked, but her face was filled with a happy smile.

After Chu Xingyao finished eating, Qin Hanyue gently patted her hand, then turned to her two sons and said:

"You two little brats, go out first and let your sister get some rest."

Her tone carried an undeniable firmness, but even more so, the tenderness and care of a mother.

Chu Xingchi and Chu Xingyi nodded. Knowing that their sister needed to rest, they quietly left the room and closed the door.

Only Qin Hanyue and Chu Xingyao remained in the room. The mother and daughter sat quietly, enjoying this rare moment of peace and warmth.

Qin Hanyue gently tucked the blanket around Chu Xingyao, then sat on the edge of the bed and gently stroked her daughter's hair.

"My dear, rest well. Mommy will stay here with you."

Chu Xingyao felt a sense of peace she had never experienced before. She closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and slowly drifted off to sleep.

In this home, she felt a sense of security and belonging she had never experienced before.

As Chu Xingyao's breathing gradually calmed down, the atmosphere in the room became peaceful and serene.

Qin Hanyue's gaze remained fixed on her daughter's face as she softly spoke to Chu Xingyao:

"My dear child, sleep peacefully. Mother will always protect you."

Her voice was filled with the warmth of maternal love, like a lullaby, soothing Chu Xingyao's heart.

In Chu Xingyao's dream, she returned to her childhood, a time when she was carefree and spent happy times with her family.

She dreamed of her father Chu Huaizhong's heroic figure on the battlefield, her mother Qin Hanyue's gentle smile, and her brothers' figures protecting her.

These beautiful memories were like a warm current, warming her heart and making her smile.

At the same time, Chu Huaizhong was walking briskly on the road leading to the palace.

His heart was filled with worry for his daughter, but he knew that for his precious child, and for the entire Chu family, he had to act. His eyes were firm, his steps were powerful, and every step he took seemed so resolute.

Chu Xingchi and Chu Xingyi waited outside the door. Although they had been kicked out of the room by their mother, their hearts were still with their younger sister.

Chu Xingchi said to Chu Xingyi, "Second brother, we must protect our little sister and prevent her from getting hurt again."

Chu Xingyi nodded, his eyes shining with determination:

"Brother, the children of the Chu family will never back down, no matter what. Leave your little sister's safety to us."

Deep within the palace, Chu Xinglan stood before Consort Su, her body trembling uncontrollably.

Su Fei's gaze was like a sharp blade, piercing straight into the depths of her soul.

She knew that Consort Su's disgust and anger towards her had reached its peak, and her fate hung by a thread.

Su Fei's voice was as cold as ice, each word seemingly squeezed out from between her teeth:

"Chu Xinglan, you should know that your actions have angered me."

Her eyes were filled with contempt and disdain. "A woman like you who uses every means to climb the social ladder is not worthy of being my son's wife."

Chu Xinglan's heart raced; she knew that every word Su Fei uttered could determine her life or death.

Her voice was almost inaudible: "Consort Su, I know I was wrong, and I am willing to do anything to make amends."

Consort Su snorted coldly, a sly glint in her eyes:

"I'll give you a chance. If you can get Jun Xuanche to marry Chu Xingyao, then I can give you the position of a concubine."