725 Princess Consort Was Wise!
Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
Chu Yihan rested in the Marquisâs Manor for a day. When he woke up, Su Yingxue informed him that Mo Qi had arrived.
Originally, Su Yingxue didnât want him to exert himself too much, considering his severe injuries, and should rest more.
However, Mo Qi insisted that there were many matters to attend to after the battle, so she reluctantly helped Chu Yihan up.
Mo Qi knelt halfway before Chu Yihan and reported, âThe conflict has subsided. The garrison from Yanyun City has returned. The former commander of the Imperial Guards has been executed. The Lan familyâs guards have dispatched pursuers. As for the Seventh Prince⦠He seemed to have begun self-harming due to his delirium. By the time we arrived, he was already a cripple.â
âA cripple? What did he do?â Su Yingxue was particularly curious. After all, Chu Chengye had tested the poison for her.
âHe castrated himself,â Mo Qi revealed, causing Su Yingxueâs expression to stiffen. âHe must be unable to cope with the situation,â she commented.
However, Chu Yihan smirked slightly. âIn that case, thereâs no need to be merciless. Send him back to the princeâs residence and assign someone to watch over him.â
âYes, Your Highness!â Mo Qi felt his master was strangely gleeful.
Su Yingxue was surprised that Chu Yihan spared Chu Chengyeâs life. After all, Chu Chengye had triggered Chu Yihanâs bloodlust and even led troops to encircle him. Typically, in such a rebellion, the victor would eliminate potential threats.
Curiously, Su Yingxue blinked at Chu Yihan. His eyes seemed profound. âHeâs just a cripple. I wonât waste my time with him. Iâll spare him because he addressed me as âImperial Uncleâ.â
â Why do I feel sparing his life is more cruel than killing him?â Su Yingxue tilted her head.
Mo Qi thought, âPrincess Consort, youâve caught on!â
âA defeated general stripped of his dignity as a man⦠whatâs the point of keeping him alive?â Chu Yihan heard Su Yingxueâs remark. âInstruct those guarding Chu Chengye not to let him commit suicide,â he ordered.
Mo Qi clenched his teeth. âYes, Master,â he replied, feeling his masterâs ruthlessness.
âWho will Your Highness appoint as the new commander of the Imperial Guards?â This was a critical military issue that couldnât be left unresolved.
Chu Yihan pondered for a moment. âYou will temporarily assume the role. The Imperial Guards need reorganization. Iâll decide after Iâve recovered. Also, have you found the individual who attacked me that day?â
On the day they were besieged by Chu Chengye, there was a highly skilled man who plotted against Su Yingxue, exacerbating her bloodthirstiness. He was also associated with Chu Chengye. While Chu Yihan might spare Chu Chengye, he would never spare his accomplice!
When Chu Yihan mentioned this, Mo Qi glanced at Su Yingxue but remained silent for a moment.
Feeling Mo Qiâs gaze, Su Yingxue said, âDonât tell me you think that person has something to do with me or is within the Marquisâs Manor?â n/ô/vel/b//in dot c//om
Mo Qi nodded vigorously. âPrincess Consort, youâre astute!â
âHeâs someone from your household!â Su Yingxue concluded, rubbing her chin. Although she hadnât seen the person clearly, his slim figure and ruthless attacks hinted at his involvement with her and his presence within the Marquisâs Manor.
âSu Jinxuan!â Su Yingxue gritted her teeth.
Mo Qi nodded. âPrincess Consort, youâre wise. He has exceptional lightness skills. The Shadow Guards were on the verge of catching up to him, but once he entered the Marquisâs Manor, they dared not pursue.â
Therefore, Chu Yihanâs actions against this person would depend on Su Yingxueâs response.
With a stern expression, Su Yingxue declared, âYour Highness, Iâll immediately capture him. You can deal with him as you see fit!â
Su Jinxuan had lingered for too long!
She hastened to Su Jinxuanâs courtyard, only to find her grandfather had stationed guards there, preventing anyone from entering.