Chapter 1903: Chapter 1841: We Must Protect Ourselves

Ah Jiu had just finished listening to Yi Er’s findings about the man injured by Wufu during the Longevity Festival. He was a guard who had already died. Then, he noticed Wufu pacing hesitantly outside the study.

With a wave of his hand, Ah Jiu dismissed Yi Er and the others. He then approached Wufu, bowed, and left.

"Why don’t you come in? Aren’t you cold outside?" Ah Jiu asked, pulling Wufu’s cold hands into the study. "How’s Royal Mother? Is she in good spirits?"

Wufu looked up at him for a moment and said, "Ah Jiu, I think I’ve gotten into trouble!"

"Hm?" Ah Jiu was somewhat puzzled.

Like a child who had done something wrong, Wufu stood in front of the desk with her head lowered, tapping the floor with her toes, and said, "I’ve made Royal Mother angry. It’s possible that she might make us divorce."

"Divorce?" Ah Jiu widened his eyes. This divorce, does it mean mutual separation?

"It’s mutual separation, or perhaps even dismissal as a wife."

Ah Jiu twitched his mouth and asked, "What’s going on?" How did a trip to the palace end up with talk of separation?

Wufu recounted her actions in the palace truthfully, including the reactions of Empress Song and Empress Dowager Mo.

It’s essentially confirmed, just as they suspected, that while Empress Dowager Mo didn’t say it outright, there’s nothing else that could cause her such difficulty in speaking than that matter!

Ah Jiu’s expression changed several times as he listened.

Wufu cautiously glanced at him and said, "You should scold me; it’s all my straightforwardness and impulsiveness that caused this trouble."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I’m not blaming you!" Ah Jiu clicked his tongue and said, "Royal Mother isn’t actually angry at you."

"Hm?"

Ah Jiu led her to sit on the chaise near the window and said, "Although Royal Mother is upset, she’s more likely worried. After all, the fact is so bizarre and astonishing that it made her scold you."

"Is that so?" Wufu doubted a bit.

"I know Royal Mother." Ah Jiu comfortingly patted her hand and solemnly said, "Wufu, this matter is even more serious than we thought."

Originally, it was just about the Emperor’s improper obsession with Royal Mother, but as more layers of the situation are uncovered, the closer they get to the truth, the more terrifying it becomes.

Wufu commented, "It’s unfortunate that Royal Mother hasn’t said anything."

"Regardless of whether she says something or not, we need to prepare." Ah Jiu leaned closer and whispered in her ear, "Wufu, Uncle’s Eagle Hall must not be revealed to Imperial Brother. I’ve thought it through; Eagle Hall can only be used by us."

"What do you mean?"

"If we don’t want to become prey, we need to take action." Ah Jiu said, pressing his lips.

Wufu grinned, "I’ve been waiting for you to say that."

They had no intention of rebellion, only self-preservation, ensuring that their lives weren’t in someone else’s hands, which required ample capital and strength.

Ah Jiu held her hand.

"Your Highness, someone from Cining Palace has arrived." Xiao Li announced at the study door.

The visitor was Eunuch Ning from Cining Palace, who announced Empress Dowager Mo’s imperial decree, saying, "Please, Princess Consort, make haste to depart."

"I humbly follow Royal Mother’s orders." Wufu knelt and bowed.

Ah Jiu personally escorted Eunuch Ning a few steps, then upon returning, said to Wufu, "Don’t worry, Royal Mother merely wants to remove us from the situation, not truly angry with you. It’s just that the outside world might overthink it, and you’ll face some grievances."

Wufu smiled brightly, "Why should others’ thoughts matter to me? As long as you don’t overthink."

Ah Jiu nodded and said, "Good timing, we’ve arranged to conduct a ritual at Puji Temple for your mother’s soul. We’ll go there tomorrow."

"Alright!"

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