However, Chu Yihan's lips curled up slightly upon hearing that. He felt better.
Chu Yihan intended to escort her back to the Marquis's Manor. In the carriage, Su Yingxue still clung to Chu Yihan's arm, visibly worried. "Lord Liang told me, Your Highness, you're not allowed to meddle in Ministry of Justice matters. You struck the Seventh Prince this time. If the emperor uses the late emperor's decree to hold you accountable..."
Su Yingxue's beautiful eyes were filled with worry. She didn't look for Chu Yihan because she didn't want the emperor to have something on him.
Given their strained relationship and confrontations, she was deeply concerned.
Chu Yihan pinched her soft cheek. "Father's decree forbids me from presiding over cases or intervening with the Ministry of Justice. However, I didn't handle the case or interact with Ministry of Justice personnel. I struck Chu Chengye. He can't use that decree."
