章 244: Chapter 228: Tears Fall (Second Update)

The Duchess, embracing Zhou Gu, noticed his body trembling lightly. With every word he spoke, the trembling intensified. She felt her heart ache, but she could not utter a word.

He was wise enough to understand, having said himself that he would try, how could she, his mother, bear to urge or lecture him further?

All she could do was hold him, patting his shoulder lightly, offering him comfort.

After a while, Zhou Gu let go of his hands, his eyes red and his voice hoarse as he said, "Mother, I have matters to attend to, I must leave the Duke Residence."

The Duchess heaved a sigh, released him, and softly asked, "Is the investigation not going well?"

Zhou Gu faintly responded, "This involves the Imperial Guard, who could possibly have influence over them? Multiple princes, influential ministers, and even the concubines in the palace, except for the Eastern Palace and Duke Residence, all are possible."