Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Lu Fengjin was indeed very angry after Tuoba Feiyuan was beaten that day.

But when he went to the Duke's mansion, he suffered even greater injustice. After returning home, he began to think of Tuoba Feiyuan's straightforwardness and innocence.

The two finally reconciled.

At this moment, Lu Fengjin did not want to cause any more trouble, so he explained, "It's just that some people with ulterior motives are spreading rumors. Only fools would believe it. Do you believe it too?"

Tuoba Feiyuan glared at him.

Lu Fengjin said helplessly, "There are too many people in the palace, so let's talk about it when we get back."

Tuoba Feiyuan wanted to complain, but then she saw that the palace was indeed gradually becoming more crowded.

Soon, she noticed that all sorts of unfriendly gazes were directed at her.

"My second and third brothers have arrived. I'll go and talk to them first. A palace maid will arrange a seat for you. If you don't know where to go, just say you're from the Prince Jin's residence, and they will take good care of you."

This was Tuoba Feiyuan's first time attending a palace banquet.

Although wars have raged in various countries over the years, in most parts of the world outside, people are actually living in misery.

However, the formidable national strength of Dongling still created the most prosperous capital city.

The imperial palace, on the other hand, is a place that embodies all forms of luxury.

Everywhere was resplendent with gold, even the lanterns hanging on the trees were inlaid with gold thread. The opulent scene truly opened her eyes.

Because she was from the Prince Jin's residence, the palace maids treated her with great respect.

But those attending the banquet tonight were either royalty or high-ranking officials and nobles, and the way those young masters and ladies looked at Tuoba Feiyuan was somewhat contemptuous.

Her martial arts skills were not weak, and although everyone was speaking softly, she had excellent hearing and could hear everything clearly.

"Is this the woman who made Prince Jin abandon Miss Li from the Duke's mansion?"

"But, looking like this, so dark and dirty, she looks so different from Chu Yue."

"Indeed! None of the maids in my household are as ugly as her."

Now that you mention it, I do think they do look somewhat like the two cooks in my house.

"Look at her hands, they look like she does manual labor, they're awful!"

"Look at Chu Yueli, she's so beautiful that even I, a girl, envy her. Especially her skin, it's so tender and delicate, it's a level I can never reach in my entire life. I don't know what Prince Jin was thinking, abandoning Chu Yueli for such an ugly woman."

As soon as everyone said that, their gazes involuntarily fell on Chu Yueli in the distance.

Tuoba Feiyuan was seething with anger, but he couldn't help but look at Chu Yueli.

At this moment, Chu Yueli sat in her seat, a gentle evening breeze ruffling a strand of hair by her ear.

Strands of hair fell onto her flawless face, each strand poignant and moving.

It's so beautiful, like a painting from a fairyland!

The more Tuoba Feiyuan looked, the angrier he became.

She considered herself to be good-looking; it was just that she had lived in the desert for many years, and her complexion was not as fair and delicate as that of women in the capital. How could she be ugly?

Back when she was in the desert, she was the most beautiful woman in the desert!

The girls' words continued to echo: "I know why Prince Jin doesn't want Chu Yueli."

"Why?"

"Haven't you heard? People outside are saying that Chu Yueli has been by Prince Jin's side for many years, sleeping in his tent every night... I can't bring myself to say those things, you can judge for yourselves!"

After playing for so many years, I'm tired of even the most beautiful and wonderful things!

"As for that country girl, isn't she still a novelty? How long do you think she'll stay in the Prince's mansion?"

"Heh, looking like that, I guess a month is the limit."

Tuoba Feiyuan was so angry she felt like vomiting blood!

She and Lu Fengjin have been together for almost two months. Are all these people blind? They're blatantly lying.

But the girls around them still whispered disdainfully—

"The news that Chu Yueli released made everyone in the capital aware of her affair with Prince Jin. In order to quell the matter, the Emperor will definitely make them get married as soon as possible."

"How can this wild woman stay for another month? Once Chu Yueli and Prince Jin get married at the beginning of next month, she'll have to pack her bags and leave!"

"Heh, as expected, Miss Li's methods are superior. This kind of country bumpkin isn't even worthy of carrying her shoes."

Tuoba Feiyuan's face darkened.

Were all those rumors and gossips spread by Chu Yueli herself?

This woman is so hypocritical and wicked!

Unable to contain her anger, she pushed aside the maidservant beside her and strode towards Chu Yueli.