webnovelfull Chapter 553 What is the worst outcome?
Chapter 553 What is the worst outcome?
Prince Chu frowned and shook his head, "We can't delay any longer, and Chu Changhe's side..."
"What happened to Changhe?" Chu Jingyue was shocked. "Father, you guys want me to leave in a hurry. Could something have happened to Changhe?"
Changhe has been acting very strange recently, but when I asked him, he always said that he was fine. Could it be that something happened to Changhe and he was about to get into trouble, so his father and mother wanted her to stay away from the imperial city?
As soon as this thought came to his mind, Chu Jingyue felt it was impossible.
She knew her husband well. He acted properly and prudently, never breaking the law. It was even less likely that he would show favoritism or partiality, so nothing should go wrong.
And even if something happened, her father and mother would not just send her away. They would definitely find a way to help Changhe!
So... the incident still happened in the palace!
Thinking of this, Chu Jingyue couldn't help but urge, "Father, Mother, please tell me what happened. If you don't explain clearly, how can I feel at ease and take good care of the baby!"
Seeing her daughter's anxious look, Princess Chu felt distressed and could only look at her husband.
Prince Chu also knew that some things could not be kept secret from Chu Jingyue forever. He took a deep breath and said, "Something is going to happen in our family. I'm afraid the situation is very bad. It might even implicate your husband."
Chu Jingyue was instantly frightened after hearing these words.
"What happened?"
Seeing Prince Chu fall silent again, Chu Jingyue was like an ant on a hot pot, "Mother, if father won't say it, then tell me what happened?"
Princess Chu sighed, "Since you got married, your father has started to work secretly for your husband, hoping that he can walk more smoothly in the court. This is also for your sake."
"I know this, but so many people in the court have their own little calculations. Father just wants to help my husband. What does it matter?"
"If only it were that simple." Princess Chu carefully glanced at her husband again. Seeing that Prince Chu did not object, she continued, "You also know that the court is complicated. Once you are involved, many things are beyond your control. Among the officials your father made friends with, some of them had too many private contacts. In the end, they were convicted of forming a clique for personal gain, and your father was also suspected by the emperor."
"So, father, have you really formed a clique?" Chu Jingyue asked nervously.
"At this point, it doesn't matter what my father did. What matters is that the emperor can no longer tolerate our Chu Palace. I received news two days ago that someone was secretly investigating the government affairs that my father handled in the past, as well as everyone he promoted. And the action was very swift. I think only the imperial guards around the emperor could do it."
Feather Guard? Chu Jingyue's breathing stagnated.
Although she had never seen any Yuwei, she remembered that when she was a child, she played with the little daughter of an official and they had a very good relationship. Later, the other party's father was investigated by Yuwei, and the whole family was imprisoned in the mansion and not allowed to go out. Later, she heard the news that the whole family was exiled.
All the evidence of the crimes at that time was investigated by Yuwei.
Chu Jingyue swallowed hard, suppressed the panic in her heart, and looked at Prince Chu seriously.
"Father, those government affairs you handled in the past..."
"As a father, I can only say that if the water is too clear, there will be no fish. If you really want to find out the flaws... it's not difficult."
Prince Chu's words made the surroundings suddenly quiet.
The Princess of Chu was filled with worry, her eyes showing panic. She had no idea what to say or what to do.
Chu Jingyue's heart seemed to be falling rapidly and her body felt weightless for a moment. She couldn't help but recall once again the situation when that family was exiled.
"Father, if, I mean if it is confirmed, what do you think will be the worst outcome?"
Confiscate the family property? Degrade to a commoner? Or exile, or even...
Prince Chu was worried when he saw Chu Jingyue's pale face. He felt extremely regretful in his heart that he should not have gotten involved in those things.
"Jingyue, don't worry. Our Chu Palace has been standing for many years. No matter what happens, your mother and I will not be in danger of our lives. It was your father who made the mistake. Even if he is being held accountable now, it is all his own fault. The only thing your mother and I are worried about is you and the baby in your belly."
Chu Jingyue breathed a sigh of relief when she heard that his life was not in danger, but then she thought of Chu Changhe again.
If something happens in the palace, then Changhe...
"Father, Mother, you want me to go to Jiangnan. Have you already determined that if something happens in the palace, Changhe will be implicated, or will he give up on me?"
"After all, your husband is the son-in-law of the palace. The fall of the palace will naturally have some impact on him. As for giving up on you..."
Prince Chu paused for a moment and continued.
"Jingyue, I don't want to make you sad, but ever since the charge of forming a clique for personal gain was brought, Changhe has been deliberately keeping his distance from me. I believe in the relationship between you two, but there are some things that cannot be judged solely by feelings. You also have to be mentally prepared. Once something goes wrong, his attitude towards you may not be the same as before."
That was why he hoped to arrange for Jingyue to go to Jiangnan while he still had the energy to do so, so that she could stay away from the troubles in the imperial city and live a down-to-earth life.
"No." Chu Jingyue shook her head, "Father, I believe Changhe is not that kind of person. He will definitely not treat me badly because of this."
Princess Chu held her daughter's hand and said, "Jingyue, we don't mean to say that he treats you badly. After all, you are pregnant with his child, and we believe in the feelings between you two. But you have to know that people in this world, especially those in this imperial city, cannot last long just by talking about feelings. If Chu Changhe really never leaves you and treats you as before, then that is naturally a good thing, but you can't count on him for everything. There is a villa in Jiangnan. Your father and I bought it when we were young. We liked it very much, so we have sent someone to take care of it. After you go there, everything will be prepared, and then you..."
"I won't leave." Chu Jingyue said firmly.
Princess Chu choked and wanted to persuade him again, but was interrupted by Chu Jingyue.
"Father and mother, let's take a step back. Even if my husband has really changed after the incident in the palace, I can't just think about myself and leave at this time. No matter what happens, I will face it with you."
Prince Chu's eyebrows knitted together, "You kid, I've told you so much, why don't you understand? It's useless for you to stay, it's best to leave now. If you continue to delay, if the emperor really starts to punish you, you may not be able to leave even if you want to!"
"I said, I won't leave! And if we don't give it a try, how do we know there will be no turning point!" Chu Jingyue put her hand on her belly, "Father and mother, even for the sake of the baby in my belly, we can't be discouraged at this time. We can definitely find a solution and save the palace!"
Prince Chu and Princess Chu looked at their daughter in embarrassment. When they wanted to persuade her again, they heard a servant's report from outside the door.
"Your Majesty, my son-in-law is here."