Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 142 How will you know it won't work if you don't try?

Qin Fu's eyes welled up with tears. He wanted to speak, but he didn't know what to say.

All the words in the world can be summed up in one sentence: "Miss, you should... take better care of yourself."

Chu Yueli nodded, said nothing, and left.

Just as I stepped out of Huiyan Pavilion, Chu Yi rushed over: "Miss, the rebels in Heng County have started another uprising. Last night, they killed more than a dozen innocent civilians."

"Weren't the rebels in Heng County driven away? Why are they coming back to kill people?"

Chu Yueli's heart tightened immediately. "How much stuff did they loot? How many civilians were injured?"

"They didn't loot anything, they just killed civilians, set fire to a row of houses, and then left."

These words made Chu Yueli frown even more.

The bandits who entered the county town only killed and burned, but didn't loot anything? Isn't that strange?

"It looks like a provocation." Could it be that they've come for revenge?

“Young lady, the bandits in Heng County were driven away by Prince Jin a year ago. In fact, it was the eldest young master who led the charge. But if you want revenge, why go to Heng County to kill people? Why not come to the capital to assassinate Prince Jin and the eldest young master?”

What were those rebels thinking?

"My elder brother went to the hunting grounds today. Go and tell him to be careful. We'll talk about the rest when he gets back."

If there are any rebellious activities, the imperial court will definitely send troops to suppress them.

Who will be sent this time?

"Go find someone to see what Prince Jin is doing today?" Prince Jin's residence and the Duke's residence are not far apart. Chu Yi and Zisu have been sending people to keep an eye on various places. They may not know immediately if there is any movement at Prince Jin's residence, but they will receive the news soon.

As soon as Chu Yueli returned to her courtyard, Zisu arrived: "Prince Jin took Tuoba Feiyuan to the military camp outside the city today."

Chu Yi went to the hunting grounds to find Chu Xiaohe, so this matter was left to Zisu to handle.

Chu Yueli glanced at her sideways: "To the military camp? Could it be that the Emperor intends to send Prince Jin to suppress the rebels outside Heng County?"

Last year, Lu Fengjin was the commander-in-chief to suppress the rebels, so it's not a big deal if he goes again this year.

However, it's really not worth Prince Jin personally taking action against such a small group of rebels; sending any general would suffice.

Zisu shook her head and said, "No, I heard that Tuoba Feiyuan wants to prove her riding and archery skills to everyone."

Chu Yueli pondered for a moment, then snorted: "So, they don't need our eldest brother anymore and want Tuoba Feiyuan to take his place. It's fine, as long as they don't provoke our Duke's Mansion, we can at least have some peace and quiet."

She went into the pharmacy to continue studying the elixirs.

Zisu followed behind her: "Miss, so... has the young master decided which team he wants to join?"

"It's not necessarily about joining anyone else's team. Our Duke's Mansion is also qualified to form our own team."

Upon hearing this, Zisu was so surprised she almost jumped up: "The Duke's mansion? Where did so many capable people come from?"

"After seeing Madam Ning today, I suddenly felt that it might not be impossible."

"That only applies to the eldest young master and Madam Ning! Chu Yi is far inferior to them, so how can the two of them form a team?"

Zisu still felt it was unrealistic. "Besides, look at how much trouble the Earl's Mansion has caused us. No matter what, Madam Ning is still a member of the Earl's Mansion. How could she possibly join the ranks of our Duke's Mansion?"

Chu Yueli smiled faintly and said, "It all depends on human effort. How will you know it won't work if you don't try?"

Zisu muttered, "There are still two spots left. Who should we ask to fill them?"