Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 659 Loyalty to the Emperor Does Not Necessarily Equal Loyalty to the Eastern Mausoleum

"But now that Prince Mo has returned, the people's respect and love for him far surpasses that for Prince Jin. Having lost the people's love and the emperor's favor, it's hard to say whether Prince Jin's personality will change drastically under this gloom."

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes: "But there is one thing I am certain of: Consort Rui has never given up on making her son the crown prince. And Prince Jin, under normal circumstances, listens to Consort Rui's words without question."

Ye Huai'an nodded: "Therefore, the Emperor, Qin Mingyue, and Prince Jin may not all be of one mind..."

But then he suddenly felt that what he said was somewhat superfluous.

Even brothers of the same blood in the royal family may not be able to treat each other with complete devotion, let alone one who is a rebel who has been restored to the throne, one who is a prince, and the other who is the emperor who holds the power of life and death over all the princes.

"So, what is the most important purpose of the Princess coming to see me tonight?" The previous part was all analysis, and after the analysis, it seemed like everything was clear, yet it also seemed like nothing was clear at all.

The key issue is that I don't understand what path to take in the future.

In fact, Ye Huai'an was somewhat disheartened before Chu Yue came to find him tonight.

Chu Yueli could also see this.

"Ye Shaoqing has been going through case files from the past ten years lately. Is it because he has no more aspirations or is not clear about the future, so he has to find something to do to keep himself busy and prevent himself from feeling empty and disheartened?"

Ye Huai'an blushed slightly and nodded helplessly, saying, "Nothing can be hidden from the Princess."

"Is Ye Shaoqing so dejected because he feels that the Emperor is no longer the same Emperor he used to be, and that you no longer seem to respect and love him as much as before?"

Ye Huai'an dared not respond to these words.

I don't know how to respond.

Chu Yueli gave him a deep look before saying, "But has Ye Shaoqing ever thought about what you have been pursuing all your life?"

"Serving the country with utmost loyalty!" This principle has never changed.

There are many ways to serve one's country; it doesn't necessarily mean going to the battlefield to kill the enemy to be considered patriotic and loving one's people.

Although he couldn't go to the battlefield, he could still do what he could.

"So, to whom does Ye Shaoqing truly stand loyal?"

"Naturally, it's His Majesty!" Ye Huai'an stated his position. Although he greatly admired Prince Mo and Chu Yueli, he would not betray his beliefs for their sake.

"What if, Young Master Ye, you feel that the Emperor is no longer worthy of your following?"

"Princess Consort Mo! You are mistaken!"

Ye Huai'an's face darkened, and he immediately said, "No matter what the Emperor is not, he is still the Emperor, and he will never..."

"What if some of the Emperor's decisions harm the people? Will you still blindly follow him, Ye Shaoqing?" Chu Yue Li approached him. "Ye Shaoqing, who are you loyal to, the Emperor or Dongling?"

"I..." Ye Huai'an was momentarily unable to answer the question.

This question is too pointed. I've never really thought about it before, but now that I'm thinking about it, I feel a bit lost.

Is loyalty to the Emperor the same as loyalty to the Eastern Mausoleum?

"Ye Shaoqing, I won't force you on this issue. Think about it carefully yourself. However, I did come here tonight because I have a favor to ask of you."

Everything is interconnected. Whether Ye Huai'an can help her with this matter depends on how he thinks about the question she just asked.

But none of these things are within Chu Yueli's control.

He has to figure it out himself.