"That's not what I'm here to discuss," the Empress said.
She sat down at the table and gestured for Chu Yanli to take the seat opposite, getting straight to the point: "I plan to go to the Southern Border, you're quite familiar with the situation there, would you be willing to accompany me?"
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Upon hearing this, Chu Yanli paused for a moment.
But she quickly recovered and frowned, "Has something happened to Chen Mo?"
The Empress nodded, "Indeed, something has happened, but it's not what you think..."
She succinctly recounted the main events, and after pondering for a while, Chu Yanli finally understood, murmuring: "So Consort Yu has eloped with Chen Mo, and now you, the Empress, are planning to chase love across the Southern Border? That's too outrageous!"
"Well summarized, next time don't summarize," the Empress cleared her throat, "I'm not acting solely out of personal desire, my decision is based on the broader picture..."
"Really?"
