Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli did not leave.

As Lu Beimo left the Hall of Diligent Governance, he saw her figure standing in the moonlight as soon as he stepped outside.

"you……"

"Why didn't you leave first?" Chu Yueli walked slowly to him, her eyes full of smiles.

When Lu Beimo first saw her, he was indeed somewhat displeased.

This woman is always disobedient.

Staying would be such a dangerous thing to do.

Not to mention, they came here so openly.

Sure enough, there were guards all around, so arrogant, they were all on guard against her!

But he wasn't really unhappy; the moment he saw her, his heart warmed instantly.

"Fool." He gently held Chu Yueli's hand, his expression a mixture of helplessness and gratitude.

"If we are really trapped here and die, have you thought about what will happen to Bao'er in the future?"

“Bao’er has his mother, Yunfei, and everyone in the Duke’s mansion by his side. They will protect him and love him. Bao’er will never be lonely or wronged.”

"But you're different."

Chu Yueli squeezed his large hand back, her voice as soft as the night breeze.

"If you lose me, you'll have nothing. You'll be lonely and scared."

"I'm not afraid."

“You’ll be scared!” Chu Yueli insisted.

Lu Beimo sighed softly, and finally smiled.

"Yes, I'm scared!"

If you've never had it, perhaps you won't care about being alone.

But having already possessed it, one truly fears the days to come when one is left all alone.

How could he bear loneliness, and how dare he bear it?

He is genuinely afraid.

She fears that Ali won't be by her side.

"Your Majesty, Princess."

An Delu, standing to the side, had a moist look in his eyes.

His voice sounded particularly hoarse tonight.

"Are you two leaving now? Who knows when we will meet again? Your Highness, Your Highness, please take care."

As parting approaches, it turns out that it really can be this sad.

He didn't actually have much of a relationship with Prince Mo and his wife, but for some reason, after so many things happened, he suddenly realized that he didn't have many people he could trust in the palace.

The reason he can trust Prince Mo and Princess Mo is because of them.

“Grandpa An, thank you for your continued care. When Ali and I are in the North, we will often pray for you, wishing you good health and longevity.”

Lu Beimo and Chu Yueli held hands and smiled at him.

An Delu finally couldn't hold back his tears and said, "I also wish you both good health and longevity."

Even the most heartfelt words eventually come to an end. An Delu wiped away his tears and finally smiled.

"Take care of yourself!"

"Take care of yourself too!"

……

An Delu was not the only one who saw Lu Beimo and Chu Yue off tonight.

There was another person who had been standing in a corner far from the Hall of Diligent Governance for a very long time.

It is Lu Qingnian.

The fourteenth prince.

"I know you're leaving, Fourth Brother, Fourth Sister-in-law. Will we ever see each other again?" The Fourteenth Prince's eyes were slightly red, clearly from crying, but he was very restrained.

The Empress's teachings had always forbidden him from showing his emotions too openly.

But no matter what, he was still just a seven-year-old child.

Chu Yueli bent down, gently grasped his shoulder, and nodded: "Yes, we are leaving to go north to guard our homeland and protect the people of Dongling."

Lu Qingnian's tears finally streamed down his face.

In the palace, he had no one left to trust or rely on.

He said in a hoarse voice, "Fourth brother, could you... take me with you too?"