Seeing this, Mother Ji was frantic. She wanted to break free from Ji Xiaosong's protective hold and step forward to speak up for her daughter.
But Ji Xiaosong held her mother's hand fast, her grip firm and unyielding.
Mother Ji whispered urgently, "Song, don't be reckless. Let me handle this."
"Mother, don't worry. I know what I'm doing. Please don't be impulsive." Ji Xiaosong tilted her head slightly to look at her mother, her gaze firm and reassuring.
Mother Ji started to speak again, but Ji Xiaosong's grip tightened, holding her in place. All Mother Ji could do was fret anxiously behind her daughter.
Seeing how resolute Ji Xiaosong was, Consort Song's expression darkened. She scoffed, "Lady Xiao, what is the meaning of this? I am merely concerned for the Empress's safety and wish to find the culprit as quickly as possible. For you to obstruct me like this... could it be you have something to hide?"
When the Emperor heard this, he shot Consort Song a sharp glare.
