The general's eldest daughter has a spatial ability

Duke Ji glanced at the brocade box. Without even looking, he knew what was inside. He had specially sent it over, so how could he not know what it represented?

He originally thought the child would accept his kindness, after all, with the Ji family's support, the success rate would be doubled compared to what he was going to do. He just didn't expect the child to actually send it back to them!

But Duke Ji didn't take it; instead, he pushed it back: "Child, are you blaming your maternal grandfather? Blaming us for standing idly by all these years? Blaming us for ignoring you and your mother? Actually, your maternal grandfather did consider it back then..."

Chu Huainan placed the brocade box on the table: "Grandfather, you are too kind! After my father and I reunited, he told me about what happened back then. You only did it because you had no choice but to do so for the safety of my mother and me."

Moreover, even my father was helpless in dealing with what happened back then, let alone you, who are just a subject. I am here today to tell you that I do not blame you. On the contrary, I want to protect the Ji family!

I can't let you take any risks, after all, I'm not entirely sure what I'm doing! In case... I mean in case, if anything changes, I want to ask Grandfather to take good care of Xing'er and Yu'er for me, no matter what!

Upon hearing Chu Huainan's words, the Duchess of Ji glared at him and said, "Pah, pah, pah! Bad things don't work, but good things do! What nonsense are you talking about, child?"

Your mother is our own daughter, and you are my own grandson! Even if you want to sever ties with us now, it's impossible. We're blood relatives!

Since you said you weren't 100% sure, then with the Ji family involved, it's at least 90% certain, if not 100%. We've endured so much humiliation for so many years for the safety of your mother and you, now let's take a gamble!

Don't worry, this is the result of discussions among your maternal grandfather, your uncle, and the entire Ji family. You don't know how much your uncle has doted on your mother since she was a child. When he found out that your mother had been cursed, if your maternal grandfather hadn't stopped him, your uncle would have led his troops to storm the palace!

Children, don't refuse our help, and don't think about leaving yourself any way out! We're a family, sharing both good times and bad! If we fail, we'll go together as a family, so we'll have each other on the road to the afterlife!

It's time to settle all the grudges of so many years. But the most important thing is your mother. After all, it was because your mother was poisoned by Gu that we and your father were controlled by others!

Do you have a foolproof plan to guarantee your mother's safety? Otherwise, history will repeat itself, and Chu Batian will surely use your mother as a threat again! Then we'll be at his mercy once more!

Chu Huainan was deeply shocked by his maternal grandmother's words. He hadn't expected her to say such a thing. Judging from his maternal grandparents' expressions, they were determined to have him accept the Ji family's help. If he refused again, they would think that he had become estranged from them over the years. He might as well accept it for now and see whether he used it or not later.

So Chu Huainan bowed deeply to the two elders: "Grandfather and Grandmother are right, I was just being stubborn!"

I've found a divine physician to remove the curse from my mother's body. He should arrive in the Southern Frontier in the next couple of days. I'll have him remove the curse first, and then we'll proceed with our plan! That way, we won't be at the mercy of others!

Furthermore, Xing'er's father and brother will also lend us a hand! With the addition of the Prince of Pingnan from Beili, I believe this plan will be twice as effective!

The Duke and Duchess of Ji were puzzled by Chu Huainan's words. The Duke looked at Chu Huainan and said, "Isn't Xing'er the former Holy Maiden of the Southern Frontier? Didn't you say back then that she had no father or mother? Where did this father and brother come from?"

"I wonder if her father and brothers are officials in the imperial court? Or do they have local influence? Huainan, Xing'er has followed you without any official status for so many years, and even gave birth to Yu'er for you. Our plot is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of her family! It wouldn't be right to let her father and brothers interfere rashly, would it?"

Although I didn't say it so explicitly, Chu Huainan understood the hidden meaning behind Duke Ji's words.

Chu Huainan patted Duke Ji's hand: "You may not have met Xin'er's father and brother, but you must have heard of their names. The reason why Xing'er was able to become the Holy Maiden of the Southern Frontier and give birth to Yu'er while pregnant was all thanks to the help of Xing'er's father and brother."

For various reasons, his father and brothers had not revealed their identities to Xing'er. After my relationship with Xing'er was exposed, my mother-in-law found me, and that's when I understood the reason!

"Aren't your maternal grandparents acting strangely? After Xing'er left the Holy Palace as the Holy Maiden of Southern Xinjiang, why did the Holy Palace remain indifferent to what happened to Xin'er and me, and not even issue a kill order? Why didn't they investigate Xing'er's whereabouts and hunt her down?"

Duke Ji nodded and stroked his beard: "As you said, at that time, your maternal grandmother, your uncle, and I all thought that if the Holy Palace were to capture the Holy Maiden, our Ji family would secretly lend a hand."

We must ensure the safety of Xing'er and Yu'er, but after we received the news, Yu'er had already disappeared, and the Holy Maiden had also vanished without a trace.

But to our surprise and dismay, the Holy Palace remained completely calm! No assassination order had been issued! Furthermore, they had refused the imperial decree!

Suddenly struck by a sudden inspiration, Lady Ji excitedly grabbed Chu Huainan's hand: "Child, could Xing'er be the daughter of Palace Master Murong?"

Chu Huainan smiled and nodded: "Grandmother is wise, she guessed right away! Xin'er's biological father is the current Palace Master of the Holy Palace, Murong Jing, and her brother is the current Holy Son, Mu Yunfei!"

Upon hearing Chu Huainan's words, Duke Ji stood up excitedly: "Huainan, are you serious?!"

Chu Huainan nodded: "I dare not lie to my maternal grandfather and grandmother, this matter is absolutely true! Moreover, the Holy Palace is now under the control of Xing'er's father and brothers. My father-in-law and brother-in-law are currently busy revising the Holy Palace's rules. The first rule is that all followers of the Holy Palace can marry freely!"

Lady Ji was thrilled upon hearing Chu Huainan's words: "Those outdated palace rules of the Holy Palace should have been abolished long ago! It's not a Buddhist temple or nunnery! Why can't believers marry? These palace rules are a good change!"

Duke Ji nodded in agreement: "In that case, your marriage with Xing'er is perfectly legitimate. However, Huainan, your maternal grandfather must remind you that if you ever ascend to that position, you must treat Xing'er and Yu'er well!"

They have no official status or recognition, and they have suffered so much injustice following you all these years. You must make it up to them!

Although it was normal for emperors to have multiple concubines throughout history, your maternal grandfather still hopes that you can uphold this original intention! Never forget your wife who shared your hardships, and cherish the bond forged through thick and thin!