This matter should be Su Mei's own decision and has no relation to Mother.
It's not that Mother doesn't care for me, rather, she never encourages me to please others.
What Su Mei did, although somewhat utilitarian, aligns with some of the dealings among Great Chu Families. If she can assist Prince Rong, naturally her status in Prince Rong's Mansion will be elevated.
She herself can use this to establish rapport with Prince Rong.
Just this point alone allows her to curry favor with Prince Rong, using her name. In these internal matters, she knows more than Mother.
Of course, Mother is unwilling to understand, because she disdains such actions.
Chu Ziluo wrote a secret letter and sent it to Li Chongjin.
Li Chongjin returned to Prince Rong's Mansion and was a bit surprised to receive the familiar letter from his subordinate.
After opening the envelope, he read its contents, his expression slightly changed, quickly realizing the implications.
