She said, "She went to find Gu Youyou, and it was Gu Youyou who helped her escape."
Yes, if they put it that way, they would believe it.
King Jin listened in silence, witnessing the Empress's obviously rapidly aging face, and ultimately could not bear to say more. He nodded gently, indicating his agreement.
Upon learning that Lin Qianqing had run away in the middle of the night, the Ducal Residence was thrown into a rage. While sending people out to search, he rushed to the Crown Prince Residence to accuse Gu Youyou of wrongdoing.
Gu Youyou herself was utterly baffled. Just as she received the news, people from the Ducal Residence were already at her door.
Now, she had been framed by the Empress and King Jin, who had directly tossed her into the hot seat.
"This old servant pays respect to the Crown Prince and his wife!"
"You may dispense with formalities, Ducal Protector. What brings you to my residence today?"
