Xiao Yunxi looked deeply at Chen Mo and nodded slightly.
She understood what Chen Mo meant: this matter would end with Mu Qing, there would be no further investigation, and incidents involving Chong'Er would not be spread.
Xiao Yunxi knew he did this for her sake; otherwise, with his current power, he would never need to consider Chong'Er...
She also understood why Chong'Er had acted this way.
Clearly, it was out of fear that the Zhao family's reign would be usurped by others.
But between the two, reconciliation was no longer possible.
Her resolve only intensified—she must walk this path to the highest position, no matter what.
If Chong'Er hates her, then so be it.
...
The news of the Grandmaster Mu Qing's suicide out of guilt quickly spread through the Capital, causing an uproar.
The Empress's father, a First Grade official, just vanished like that, and the Emperor did not even utter a word about it.
