The situation was critical, and the Emperor had no patience for pleasantries. His question was blunt and direct.
Lu Fengjin hurried to respond, "I only received the news this morning myself. Not knowing whether Prince Mo's Estate had received any further information, I went there immediately to consult with Fourth Imperial Sister-in-law. However, she had received the news even later than I, and is currently at a loss herself."
Consort Yu blinked, her gaze landing on Lu Fengjin. The boy was taking the entire weight of the matter upon his own shoulders. Given the gravity of the situation, he should have come to the Emperor the moment he heard the news, yet he had appeared at Prince Mo's Estate instead. His words now were clearly intended to tell the Emperor that all of this was his own initiative, and that Ali had nothing to do with it. To think he was still willing to protect Ali.
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