Murong Ke whispered, "I am actually only guessing, as there is no concrete evidence yet. But now that the Empress has made a move against you, I realize she can no longer wait to eliminate everyone standing in her way. A few days ago, news came from the south that Prince Yu has been active again. I volunteered to go and investigate, partly for the stability of the south, but my true purpose is to find evidence of the collusion between the Empress and Prince Yu. She must be worried that I might uncover something, which is why she has you 'softly detained'—it is a warning to me."
"My lowly life, can it really be used as a bargaining chip against you?" Su Mingyu asked with a helpless smile. "Most men in this world are fickle. Being born into the Imperial family, she should understand this principle better than anyone. Why would she think that a man of your stature would be constrained by a woman?"
As soon as these words left Su Mingyu's lips, Murong Ke’s expression darkened. "And how would you know that I wouldn't be?"
Chapter 120