Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli could only smile faintly at Tuoba Yi and say, "I am just a weak woman, how could I know anything about national affairs? I was too talkative just now, please forgive me, Third Prince."

Tuoba Yi knew that asking any further questions would be pointless.

But Chu Yue Li did remind him.

If the assassination attempt was indeed related to the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, then it was highly likely that it was carried out by one of the other princes.

From this perspective, it appears that some people in the Eastern Zhou Dynasty colluded with certain forces in the Eastern Mausoleum.

Tuoba Yi looked at Lu Beimo and snorted: "It's fine. I may be bored, but you can't necessarily stay out of it. Don't forget how many people are threatened by your title of King of the Northern Frontier?"

So what if he's wearing a mask?

The Emperor of Dongling might not necessarily be unable to accept a son whose face was disfigured.

not to mention……

Tuoba Yi stared at the mask on Lu Beimo's face, then coldly snorted, "One day, your secret will be known to the world. Then, let's see what you use to deny it!"

Some people will understand this, while others will remain ambiguous about it.

But Tuoba Yi had no intention of explaining.

He looked at Chu Xiaohe: "General Chu, you and my seventh sister spent the whole night alone together. What exactly you did is something I cannot know."

These words startled Chu Xiaohe, whose face changed color. He hurriedly explained, "Third Prince, I have no relation with the Seventh Princess..."

"Who knows!" Tuoba Yi snorted, interrupting him: "This prince must return to Dongzhou, but my seventh sister needs special care during this time and should not travel with me."

"Since you have already touched my Seventh Princess of Dongzhou, you must take full responsibility. After I return and settle everything, I will come to settle this score with you."

He cupped his hands in a gesture of respect towards Chu Xiaohe, ignoring whatever Chu Xiaohe wanted to say.

He even waved his hand, signaling Wu Dan to come and stop Chu Xiaohe.

Tuoba Yi walked up to Lu Beimo, still unwilling to give up: "Are you really not going to consider what I told you?"

Lu Beimo remained silent, his expression somber, clearly indicating his refusal.

"I will wait for your reply. You don't need to make any pronouncements now." Tuoba Yi didn't want to be too definitive. He didn't believe that this guy really didn't want to be emperor at all.

"I'm waiting for you!"

After saying this, he waved his hand again: "Go pack your things. This prince is going to see the Emperor of Dongling. We will set off back to Dongzhou early tomorrow morning."

It is not too late.

Everyone thought that after surviving this ordeal, he would stay and investigate the matter thoroughly.

Leaving as soon as possible will catch those lurking in the shadows off guard.

Finally, Tuoba Yi walked up to Chu Yueli, though he still subconsciously kept some distance. He said, "Liuli considers you a good friend. She is sincere towards you. Please take care of her for a while out of consideration for her sincerity. I will arrange everything as soon as possible to welcome her back to Dongzhou."

The smile in Chu Yueli's eyes vanished, replaced by a sincere expression: "I will do my best."

"Thank you!"

No one can predict what will happen in the future, so even if a promise is made, it may not be kept.

Just do your best!

Tuoba Yi indeed began packing, preparing to return to Eastern Zhou.

Chu Xiaohe was completely bewildered. What did this mean?

"Should we take the Seventh Princess back to the Duke's mansion to recover from her injuries?"

If word got out that a young girl had been taken to someone's home to recover from her injuries, the Seventh Princess's reputation would be completely ruined for life!

“Ah Li, my relationship with the Seventh Princess is already complicated! If I bring her to the Duke's mansion again, it will be even more difficult to clear up. How will the Seventh Princess face people after that?”