Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"Do you think I got my title of 'Flower of the Desert' from?" Tuoba Feiyuan glanced at him, her eyes full of disdain. "Want to have a match with me?"

“Yuan’er is injured today, so don’t make things difficult for her.” Lu Fengjin naturally believed her.

Her elder brother was so skilled in archery and horsemanship, and since she was even better than him, her archery and horsemanship skills should not be underestimated.

Now, he finally doesn't need to ask anyone for help!

At this moment, the thought of asking Chu Yueli to beg him again would cause him indescribable distress.

However, why didn't Chu Xiao join his team? Could it be that he would really choose Prince Ning?

Or perhaps, by surprise, they will join the ranks of the Prince of Mo's faction?

……

Chu Yueli stayed in Consort Rui's Chunhe Palace for quite some time.

At first, Consort Rui was just chatting casually. She didn't mention what was on her mind, and Chu Yueli simply kept her company while she drank tea, without asking her directly.

After sipping tea for at least half an hour, Consort Rui smiled and said, "You are much more composed and calm than I imagined."

Chu Yueli raised her eyes to meet Consort Rui's gaze, and said calmly, "Your Majesty flatters me."

"You are a really nice person, but you are also really infuriating. Even I have almost been driven to death by you several times."

Chu Yueli hurriedly said, "Ali is terrified, please enlighten me, Your Majesty."

"Don't you understand why I summoned you here?"

Consort Rui has been sitting for so long, yet she can't sit still as long as a little maid.

Chu Yueli remained silent. Since things had come to this point, it would be hypocritical to say that she didn't understand.

But she really wasn't very interested in this topic.

Consort Rui didn't want to waste any more of each other's time. She put down her cup and said slowly, "At the autumn hunting party in half a month, I hope that General Chu can return to the Prince Jin's mansion's team as usual."

“Brother Ali hasn’t been feeling well lately. I’m afraid even Prince Jin doesn’t have much confidence in him. Otherwise, the prince would have come to my residence to discuss this with him himself.”

Chu Yueli smiled faintly: "Isn't it always like this in previous years?"

"Jin'er is afraid you're still angry with him, so he asked me to be his intermediary." Consort Rui was also smiling, but it was a forced smile.

"Ah Li, you know how much I like you. I will never let that wild girl in his household become the Princess Consort of Jin. She is not qualified."

Chu Yueli herself should be able to see this clearly.

Consort Rui didn't hesitate to speak frankly: "I favor you. Firstly, because General Chu leads the Chu family army, and can become Jin'er's right-hand man. In the future, both of them will be good for the Prince Jin's Mansion and the Duke's Mansion."

"Secondly, you are exceptionally intelligent. I have never met a woman more intelligent than you. With you by Ajin's side, I can feel at ease."

Chu Yueli directly refused: "Your Majesty, my fate with Prince Jin has come to an end. It is impossible for me to marry a man who does not have me in his heart. Prince Jin is not my true love. Please do not bring this up again."

"Jin'er is just..."

“Your Majesty, facts speak louder than words. Today, I was almost disfigured by Miss Tuoba, but Prince Jin only cared about whether Miss Tuoba was injured.”

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes and said, "Your Highness, I have long given up on the Prince. If there is nothing else, I will take my leave."

She actually stood up and was about to leave.

Consort Rui said, "If you are willing, I can help you get rid of that wild girl. But Ali, although I like you, my tolerance has its limits. Think it over carefully. I... can only give you one day."

Chu Yueli raised an eyebrow: "If I don't agree, what does Your Majesty want?"