Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Whether Chapter 109 is worthwhile or not, it's still an experience.

"For now, she hasn't been convinced, but she's a smart person."

Consort Rui watched Chu Yueli's departing figure. Her back view was still graceful and charming, but her steps were somewhat heavy.

"Now only I can help their Duke's mansion. She knows better than anyone else that the Empress is no pushover either. Whether provoking the Empress is a blessing or a curse is unknown."

"But I am different. As long as she gives birth to my grandson, I will absolutely stand by her side. Considering all this, am I not far more reliable than the Empress?"

"So, Your Highness thinks that Miss Li will definitely agree?" But all that she had done before was actually a form of resistance.

Even Granny Xiu was unsure.

"Not necessarily, let's wait and see."

"What if she's just stalling for time?" Granny Xiu worried about this.

This girl has too many ideas; ten days is enough time for her to come up with many schemes.

Consort Rui sneered, "When I say ten days, it may not really be ten days. During this time, keep a close eye on the Duke's mansion. I need to put some pressure on her."

"Yes." Granny Xiu immediately ordered someone to continue keeping an eye on the Duke's mansion.

When she returned, Consort Rui said, "Send Jin'er to the palace. I have something to say to him."

...When Chu Yueli left the palace gate, Zisu and Chu Yi were waiting anxiously.

"Consort Rui...Does Your Majesty have..."

"It's nothing," Chu Yueli shook her head. "We'll talk about it when we get back."

Inside and outside the palace, there were many people and much gossip.

Once back at the Duke's mansion, Zisu dared to ask, "Is Consort Rui still going to force you, Miss, to marry Prince Jin?"

Seeing that Chu Yueli remained silent, Zisu was filled with resentment: "That woman will stop at nothing to gain military power for our Duke's mansion."

"It might not really be just about our military power." In fact, although she didn't like what Consort Rui said, it might not be without reason.

“Consort Rui wants me to assist Prince Jin. In her heart, she has never respected Tuoba Feiyuan.”

"Can that wild girl compare to you, Miss?" Everyone knows how much of Prince Jin's past achievements on the battlefield were due to their young lady's contributions.

Just like this time when the Tuoba clan was wiped out, wasn't it because Miss was a brilliant strategist that they won so beautifully?

Consort Rui has probably already found out exactly how much her son relied on Miss Rui in the past.

Without Miss, Prince Jin is nothing!

"I always felt that Tuoba Feiyuan's behavior was a bit off." Chu Yueli closed her eyes and gently rubbed her temples.

She clearly looks like a spoiled, arrogant, and self-important woman, but why does she always act differently after she calms down at home?

It's as if there's a master guiding you from behind.

But their Tuoba clan has been wiped out, so who can guide her now?

"Zisu, go and call Chu Yi here."

"Yes."

Chu Yi arrived quickly.

Chu Yueli said, "Send someone to investigate and see if there are any members of the Tuoba clan who escaped from the net."

"Yes, Miss!" Chu Yi accepted the order and left immediately.

"Miss, are you worried that Tuoba Feiyuan's goal is not just to steal Prince Jin away?" Zisu asked with some surprise.

"I don't know, but I have a bad feeling." Chu Yueli shook her head.

Zisu said indignantly, "Every time, it's Miss and Young Master who charge into battle for Prince Jin, but in the end, all the credit goes to Prince Jin. How many enemies have the Young Master and Miss gotten into because of him? It's really not worth it!"

"Whether it's worth it or not, it's still an experience. Once you've experienced it, there's no need to regret it." Chu Yueli waved her hand. "It's getting late. Go back and rest. I'm tired too."

Zisu sighed.

She could never reach the level of her mistress; she truly hated Lu Fengjin for seducing and abandoning her mistress.

She was just waiting, and sooner or later, Lu Fengjin would regret it so much that he would cry his eyes out, but their young lady would never go back to her old ways!

The next morning, just as Chu Yueli got up, Zisu knocked on the door in a panic: "Miss, please go to the front yard quickly, something has happened to the eldest young master!"