Pure or Turbid, Virtuous or Foolish, Who Decides?

"The Holy Maiden said that if she did not return, she would have to trouble Little Principal Chen to temporarily lead us."

The female disciples of South Stream Temple seriously bowed to Chen Changsheng, their white dresses slightly drifting in the breeze.

"There's no need to worry. The Divine Empress regards her as her own daughter, and His Holiness, out of regard for you, won't do anything to her."

After returning to the house, Tang Thirty-Six attempted to ease Chen Changsheng's anxiety.

Chen Changsheng truly did understand this reasoning, but why had Yourong given this sort of order to the South Stream Temple disciples before entering the Imperial Palace? Could it be that she knew that it would be very difficult for her to leave the Imperial Palace after entering? Why? What did she want to do in the Imperial Palace? Was she still in there?