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Chapter 5093: 5.0845 Unreliable

Her husband's treatment of Larry must have its reasons, and it was highly likely related to her.

She didn't know how Larry had provoked her husband, but some words must have agitated him enough to issue such a command.

Regardless, she supported her husband's decision.

The little stoic rubbed her belly, glanced at the dark sky outside, pouted, and muttered softly, "It's already dark, why isn't husband back yet?"

Empress Bai smiled at her. "Since they've caught Prince Fulin and his subordinates, that child is probably off to the study to find his father. Perhaps the two of them will be interrogating those people all night."

Just as the Empress finished speaking, a eunuch came to report, confirming the Empress's speculation. The father and son had simply grabbed a quick bite in the study and were now off to the Dali Temple to "visit" Prince Fulin.

Qiao Mu puffed out her cheeks. "Mother, I'll head back then."

"That's fine. I'll send someone to escort you back to the East Palace. There's no telling how long Little Glutinous Rice Ball's interrogation will take. Don't wait for him; go get some rest early."

Qiao Mu nodded. Just before leaving, as if remembering something, she suddenly asked:

"Was Consort Fang rescued?"

Empress Bai was speechless. If her daughter-in-law hadn't mentioned it, she would have forgotten Consort Fang again.

For Bai Wuxia, among the previous emperor's concubines in the harem, remembering even one or two out of ten was already quite an accomplishment.

She usually didn't pay much attention to their affairs.

Consort Fang was kind and generally kept to herself without much presence, so it was normal for Bai Wuxia to forget her.

This Consort Fang was, among the previous emperor's many concubines, one of the rare ones who didn't cause trouble.

Since she was sensible, Empress Bai naturally didn't mind supporting this Consort.

The entire Divine Land's harem was empty; only a few of the previous emperor's old consorts might occasionally bicker, but otherwise, there really weren't any major issues.

"Since all the rebels have been captured, Consort Fang should have been rescued as well, right?"

Hearing the little Crown Princess ask, the Empress said with some uncertainty, then laughed, "Little Glutinous Rice Ball and his father will handle these matters. Qiao Qiao, don't think about such taxing things now."

Empress Bai smoothly took a white fox fur cloak and fastened it around her daughter-in-law. "Mother will send you over."

"No need, it's not far. I'll take the carriage back; it's quite fast."

"It's cold outside; be careful on the way," the Empress instructed, then turned to Zhenzhu. "Escort the Crown Princess back properly."

Zhenzhu immediately bowed, acknowledging with a "yes."

She naturally knew how much her mistress valued the little Crown Princess.

After bidding farewell to the Empress, Zhenzhu escorted the little Crown Princess out and helped her into the pre-arranged carriage.

Qiao Mu leaned against the thick, soft cushions, holding a warm small hand warmer, her head occasionally bobbing as she drifted into a sleepy state.

Qiao Qiao's Lotus had said he would come back to have dinner with her, but it was already this late, and he was nowhere to be seen.

His actions are truly unreliable. He's almost a father, yet he's still so careless with things.

The carriage jolted slightly, and Qiao Mu's head bumped against the carriage wall.

Fortunately, the interior walls of the carriage were thickly padded with soft cotton.

The bump didn't hurt Qiao Mu much and even roused her from her sleepiness a bit.

The little stoic rubbed her eyes and sat upright.