Ye Muyu directly gave a few examples, and finally mentioned one thing: "I heard that there is a capable person beside Noble Consort Deng Jieyu, but I donāt know exactly what stands out about them. This was rumored when Imperial Concubine Qi Zhao Yi was in trouble. As for whether itās true or not, I donāt know."
Master Yuanhe calculated with his fingers, a thoughtful expression on his face: "It has been troublesome for you, lady, thank you for cooperating."
"Since Master has no further issues, Iāll take my leave."
Master Yuanhe watched her leave and did not follow her, but he kept her words in mind.
Soon, Master Yuanhe visited each Palace Attendant within the Imperial Harem, and the palace was filled daily with incense, the strong smell even reaching the Grand Palace Avenue.
Ye Muyu heard about this, but did not intervene to inquire, she had always been indifferent to palace affairs.
And soon, Chu Hengās holiday ended, and he needed to go daily to the Ministry of Industry Office.
Ye Muyu received special permission from Emperor Xuanming, allowing her into the office.
Thus, she went with Chu Heng to the Ministry of Industry Office every day, but could only stay in the backyard, and when Chu Heng was busy, she could not see him.
Ye Muyu was somewhat displeased.
She simply delivered breakfast and lunch every day, arriving on time to pick up Chu Heng from the office.
Chu Heng didnāt have to manage the affairs of the Capital Garrison, and naturally, every evening when the hour arrived, he could leave to return home and accompany Chu Ziluo. Their sticky affectionate relationship was known throughout the capital.
The only surprise for Ye Muyu was.
After waking up, Chu Heng actually went to the Qi Residence to see Minister Qi.
When he came out of the Qi Residence, Ye Muyu waited expressionlessly in the carriage. Seeing him come up, she said with little emotion: "You want to reconcile with Minister Qi, but we are already mortal enemies now, thereās no reconciling."
"Ah Yu, you think too simply. To Minister Qi, family means nothing. For power, he can do anything."
"So, was your visit successful?" Ye Muyu raised an eyebrow.
"Sort of. Minister Qi also doesnāt want to be my enemy. After all, now that Iāve woken up, what they fear most is me directly supporting Prince Rong."
Ye Muyu nodded, "Didnāt you say earlier you supported Prince Rong? Moreover, now we are related by marriage. Even if we donāt acknowledge it, they wonāt believe it. Besides, since Chu Ziluo married Prince Rong, she has become family. I will surely support Prince Rong instead of King Qi."
"But have you forgotten? I belong to the Imperial Loyalist Faction. Although we are related to Prince Rong by marriage, this is the Emperorās will, and I donāt intend to change it. So, whoever the Emperor supports, I will publicly support. My stance is to remind Minister Qi that whoever becomes Crown Prince, the most important thing is the Emperorās will."
"Since Iāve said that, Minister Qi wonāt bother to believe it. He is rather worried about the Emperor favoring Prince Rong. At that time, no matter how they fight, it will be useless. Moreover, naturally, Minister Qi wants to stabilize relations with me and doesnāt want another enemy. He wonāt take further public actions against me because I donāt appear too strong."
He appears not too strong, making Minister Qi think that Chu Heng is indecisive and eventually could choose King Qi for power.
But if he appears strong, showing interest in power, naturally Minister Qi would feel he is difficult to deal with and treat him as a formidable adversary.
"So itās all about putting on an act," Ye Muyu curled her lips: "You people in the official circle really think too much, so troublesome."
"But what about Prince Rong? With you acting like this, how could it please him."