Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"General Chu requested to break off his engagement on behalf of his sister because of his military achievements. He had indeed rendered meritorious service, but his health had deteriorated. I was soft-hearted for a moment and agreed."

The emperor later regretted it, after all, letting Ali marry into the royal family would have been entirely beneficial to them.

The real threat lies in the fact that 100,000 Chu family soldiers are scattered and out of control.

If we were to forcefully reclaim our troops, it would be tantamount to forcibly seizing them.

The Duke's family is full of loyal martyrs. The 100,000 soldiers were won with the blood and sweat of the old Duke and his three sons who died young. If I were to take them back by force, it would be unrighteous and immoral.

If Chu Xiaohe is alright and the Duke's mansion can continue to serve the court, then not taking back military power for the time being is not a big problem.

But the crucial thing is, General Chu is no longer capable!

Consort Rui knew the Emperor was moved, so she immediately whispered, "Your Majesty, I have a plan. We can test General Chu's abilities. If General Chu is truly incapable, then the marriage between Ali and Jin'er cannot be called off!"

"I have already agreed personally. Unless Ali changes his mind and asks me to retract my order."

"Your Majesty, perhaps you should consider my suggestion first?"

……

Zisu knocked on Chu Yueli's door early in the morning.

"Miss, why don't you go check on the young master? He started practicing shooting in the early hours of the morning and still doesn't want to rest."

Chu Yueli sat up; the alcohol from last night had left her head still a little foggy.

"What's so strange about Brother practicing shooting? Doesn't he often practice for quite a while?"

Two hours is nothing to my elder brother.

Zisu hesitated for a long time before saying, "Miss, why don't you go and see the young master first?"

When Chu Yueli arrived at the backyard at Zisu's urging, Chu Xiaohe was still practicing his spear.

Chu Yueli never expected that she would hear a whooshing sound as soon as she arrived.

A silver light flashed through the air, and the silver spear flew straight towards him and Zisu.

"Miss, be careful!" Zisu was so frightened that she quickly tried to stand in front of Chu Yueli.

But he only felt a slight soreness in his arm, as if someone had pulled him, and his vision blurred. When he came to his senses, he saw the silver spear stuck straight in the ground in front of his toes.

It only penetrated to a depth of half a finger before the silver spear paused briefly in front of them and then fell to the ground with a thud.

"Ah Li! Zi Su!" Chu Xiao He was also frightened and rushed over, looking anxious: "Are you hurt?"

Zisu shook her head, still shaken.

Chu Yueli simply stared at the silver spear on the ground, remained silent for a moment, and then looked at Chu Xiaohe.

Chu Xiaohe's eyes were dark, his thin lips were tightly pressed together, and he did not speak.

Chu Yueli glanced at Zisu: "Go prepare some breakfast."

"Okay!" Zisu turned and left.

Chu Yueli bent down, picked up the silver spear, and handed it to Chu Xiaohe.

Chu Xiaohe lowered his head, his face full of pain: "Ali, big brother... big brother can't practice the Chu family spear anymore!"

The Chu family's spear technique is powerful and fierce. Each thrust may seem simple, but it is as heavy as Mount Tai and can be fatal.

It takes a lot of wrist strength to catch the flying silver spear.

But in the past two days, he has noticed that every time he reaches a crucial moment in his practice, the silver spear will slip out of his hand and fly away.

His strength is far less than before; he can no longer hold the silver spear!

Chu Yueli said softly, "Don't worry, there's plenty of time, things will get better gradually."

Chu Xiaohe looked dejected: "Ali, you know very well that after last night's commotion, the current predicament has been resolved, but I'm afraid new difficulties will immediately arise. If your elder brother doesn't become strong, no one can protect you, Ali."

"Ah Li can also protect Big Brother." Chu Yue Li smiled gently, feeling warm inside.

Just as he was about to offer a few more words of comfort, Chu Yi rushed over: "Young Master, Young Miss, Eunuch An has arrived! He's already in the front yard!"