"Politicians and conspiracy theories go hand in hand. But Chiluo never expected that one day, my sister’s and my actions would also be seen as a conspiracy in Madam’s heart."
"Madam, you have always stood by Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer, but have you ever considered that if the feelings between Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer really withstand scrutiny, what chance would Chinian have to intervene?"
Song Lili listened but did not give Chiluo any response.
It seemed she had simply decided to let Chiluo talk to himself.
"Previously, Madam had someone test the hotel room for traces of drugs, and yet during Miss Lu’s trial, it was revealed that the sedatives used by the defendant may have come from M country’s own sedatives."
"When these facts are connected, Madam—who has never been quite supportive of Zhongli Wuzhi and Princess Chinian being together—must have had a lot of speculation in her heart."
"Chiluo isn’t making any promises, only hoping that Madam can seriously consider whether your suspicions have any real evidence?"
"If not, then Chiluo still hopes that Madam can set aside your prejudice against Chinian and against our M country’s Royal Family."
"In Chiluo’s view, if Zhongli Wuzhi had no feelings for Chinian, he wouldn’t jeopardize his own marriage to marry her."
"The Zhongli Family wouldn’t agree to such a marriage foolishly either."
"Your Highness, you really don’t need to explain anything to me."
Song Lili said indifferently.
"Of course I need to, because I really don’t want these small misunderstandings to become a grudge between Madam and myself, or for the many years of friendship with Lord Wen Nian to dissolve into nothing."
Song Lili’s face remained cold.
"Madam, the fate between two people is unpredictable. Lu Xiaoer is your close friend, and Zhongli Wuzhi has a life-or-death bond with you; you hope the two of them can get along well, and I can understand that."
"But the fact is, Miss Lu, Lu Xiaoer, is too overbearing and stubborn, while Zhongli Wuzhi is impulsive and emotional; both are people with an extremely strong sense of self-respect. When such two people are together, they will inevitably deeply hurt each other."
"If my sister Chinian is truly at fault, it’s probably because she shouldn’t have met Zhongli Wuzhi. Or perhaps, because she has a brother who likes to make decisions for her."
"She wouldn’t have gotten involved in so many things if she hadn’t come to M country. But even if she hadn’t appeared between Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer, another ’Chinian’ would have surfaced sooner or later."
"Madam has a passionate nature. You and Lord Wen Nian have a deep and enduring affection; you can’t possibly not understand this principle. In this world, only feelings are often unreasonable and overbearing."
"So in His Highness Chiluo’s view, Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer broke up simply because their destiny hadn’t arrived, and it’s their personalities that caused it, totally unrelated to Princess Chinian?"
Chiluo, seeing that Song Lili was paying attention to him, quickly added,
"If the Lu Family’s heiress and Zhongli Wuzhi truly loved each other and trusted each other, they wouldn’t have ended up today. From the beginning, Chinian never forced Zhongli Wuzhi, not only that, but she gave Zhongli Wuzhi many opportunities, many choices. She had no intention of bringing up the hot springs hotel incident, let alone using such things as leverage to force Zhongli Wuzhi."
"Chinian is kindhearted, always considerate of others. It’s rare to see her stand so firm and work so hard for her own feelings. Being her brother, I am genuinely pleased from the bottom of my heart."
"Just the other day, Chinian told me that if Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer could reconcile, she would definitely step aside."
Chiluo said, sighing.
"So you’re saying... Princess Chinian is aware that Zhongli Wuzhi and Lu Xiaoer are very much in love?" Read full story at 𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙚𝙡•𝙛𝙞𝙧𝙚•𝙣𝙚𝙩
"Madam, this is no secret."
"Chinian says that, but what about His Highness Chiluo? If Xiaoer forgives Zhongli Wuzhi before the marriage between Zhongli and Chinian and they reconcile, you wouldn’t mind either?"
"Destroying a couple’s relationship and then allowing my sister to marry someone who doesn’t love her is not something I would do."
"Heh, Your Highness speaks with such integrity, but with the wedding date between Zhongli and Chinian already set, if they break it off, would you let Zhongli go so easily? I’m afraid you would not only not let Zhongli Wuzhi off but would magnify the incident, potentially causing an international dispute."
Song Lili’s words grew colder, often laced with a hint of sarcasm.
Chiluo took a deep breath,
"If the Lu Family’s heiress and Zhongli Wuzhi reconcile, I guarantee not a single person from M country will trouble Zhongli Wuzhi, and certainly, such a matter won’t cause any international strife."