Chapter 1288 - 1294: Found Him (2)
Cai Wei said, "Imperial Mother must say this, and this concubine is helpless. Whatever it is, Imperial Mother, please do speak!"
Empress Dowager Mo said, "I heard the list for the Autumn Hunt with the Emperor in a couple of days has been finalized, yet Yu’er is not on it. I believe, even if Yu’er had erred, she remains your younger sister. If Princesses like Zhao Gui can accompany the entourage, yet Yu’er is left in the Palace, what would people think of her? How do you expect her to face the world?"
The list for the Autumn Hunt had been finalized by Cai Wei that morning and was not yet announced to all the Palaces. Now, it had reached Empress Dowager Mo’s ears, showing that Empress Dowager Mo was indeed well-informed.
She had almost forgotten; the Palace maids in her courtyard were all personally selected by Empress Dowager Mo, naturally serving as the eyes and ears for the Empress Dowager. Today, although Empress Dowager Mo no longer had much power, they still faithfully served their Master, dutifully transmitting whatever they had found out from her to the Jade Palace.
Very well, it seems she needs to replace her court of Palace maids!
Cai Wei laughed and said, "So that’s it; Imperial Mother is wronging this concubine. The reason I did not allow Zhao Yue to go is not out of private revenge. Imperial Mother, consider this. Zhao Yue entered the Nun’s Convent under the pretext of praying for the country; she has only been out for a few days. That alone will stir up much speculation. If she remains incautious, flaunting herself around—wouldn’t that attract even more criticism? This concubine acted in her best interest. If Imperial Mother finds it inappropriate, this concubine will add her to the list upon returning."
Upon hearing this, Empress Dowager Mo also felt that Mu Caiwei’s words held some merit. She glanced at Nangong Yu who quickly lowered his head without expressing any stance, indicating his decision to consent. Thereupon, Empress Dowager Mo could only say, "Since the Empress has agreed, Zhao Yue, quickly give thanks to the Empress!"
Zhao Yue, biting her lip, stepped forward and bowed deeply, quietly said, "Zhao Yue thanks the Empress Dowager!"
Cai Wei laughed and said, "No need be so polite; it is only natural. Later if Zhao Yue has any issues, she may come directly to me instead of mobilizing a large presence to bring Imperial Mother along—it makes it seem as though you have come to challenge me!"