Gu Sinian did not know if Su Qingyue would accept him.
However, Gu Sinian was certain that he would not do such a thing, nor would he give others the chance to scheme against him. He would not push Zhen Zhen into such a difficult situation.
"The Second Prince's Consort has been found," Gu Sinian told the Second Prince as instructed by Emperor Chongwen.
The Second Prince was very excited. "A Nian, are you serious?"
"It's true, and the Second Prince's Consort is doing well now," Gu Sinian said. "However, for her safety, you cannot meet for now."
"How could I endanger her safety? I wouldn't!" the Second Prince said emotionally.
"Yes, I believe so too, that the Second Prince would not endanger the Second Prince's Consort's safety. But, Second Prince, are you sure you are not being followed? At this moment, the Empress is surely contemplating whether you are here to report something or anything else! I can say with certainty that as soon as the Second Prince entered the Duke's mansion, the Empress would know." Gu Sinian said.
"This..." The Second Prince instinctively wanted to say it was impossible, but upon recalling his mother's past actions, it would be abnormal if she didn't. Yet, he desperately wanted to see Su Qingyue. There were things he needed to tell Qingyue personally. Qingyue had always been understanding, and he believed she would be able to comprehend his actions.
"Your Highness can write a letter, and I will have someone deliver it to the Second Prince's Consort," Gu Sinian said.
There was no other way.
The Second Prince immediately wrote a letter, eloquently expressing his longing and the events that had transpired since Su Qingyue's departure. Finally, he emphasized that Lu Ruoyun's matter was not his intention, that Su Qingyue and their child were most important to him, and expressed his hope for a swift reunion.
"A Nian, please! Make sure you deliver Qingyue's reply to me as soon as possible," the Second Prince solemnly placed the letter in Gu Sinian's hand and instructed.
"Your Highness, rest assured. As soon as the Second Prince's Consort replies, I will immediately send someone to deliver it to you," Gu Sinian said.
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Su Qingyue was quite happy to receive the Second Prince's letter.
However, as she read the letter, the smile on her face gradually froze.
Even if she were temporarily demoted to a concubine, Su Qingyue was asked not to overthink it, as he would strive to regain her position as wife. Furthermore, the letter stated that Lu Ruoyun was gentle and kind, and would surely get along well with Su Qingyue.
The Second Prince wrote a lot, but the gist was that he would not fail her, yet he could not fail Lu Ruoyun either.
Su Qingyue gave a wry smile. No matter how much the Second Prince emphasized it, he had Lu Ruoyun in his heart, and bringing her into the mansion was merely to give her an explanation. But Su Qingyue knew that when he said such things, he already had Lu Ruoyun in his heart, even if he was unaware of it.
The Second Prince was a good person, kind, and filial.
It was precisely because of these two qualities that no matter how excessive the Empress's actions were, the Second Prince would ultimately forgive her.
However, the Empress's displeasure towards her would not dissipate due to the Second Prince's forgiveness, coupled with the pitiful Lu Ruoyun.
Su Qingyue was self-aware. Her standing in the Second Prince's heart could not surpass that of the Empress and Lu Ruoyun.
At that time, with their family living harmoniously, her ultimate fate would be to become a passerby.
Tears streamed down her cheeks. Su Qingyue clutched the letter and sat there blankly. After an unknown amount of time, Su Qingyue put down the letter, prepared ink and paper, and wrote a reply to the Second Prince.