Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"I misunderstood, I'm sorry."

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes, concealing the expression in them, and when she looked at Lu Beimo again, there was no longer any emotion in her eyes.

She smiled calmly: "I still have some matters to attend to at my residence, Your Highness. I shall take my leave now."

"What are you angry about?" Lu Beimo suddenly grabbed her wrist.

But just as he grabbed her wrist, a slightly hoarse voice suddenly came from behind him: "Cousin Mo, who... is she?"

Lu Beimo released his grip, his gaze passing over Chu Yueli and landing on the girl: "Friend."

Chu Yue's heart stirred slightly. She turned around and finally saw clearly the cousin that Jing Lei had mentioned.

She had delicate features and a pitiful appearance, but there was a dark, gloomy look between her brows.

A girl who was very ill and looked like she didn't have long to live.

Chu Yue's heart stirred slightly. She had thought about it a thousand times, but she had never imagined it would be like this.

Why is he so sick?

The girl walked slowly to the two of them, each step seeming to be extremely difficult.

She first walked up to Lu Beimo and called him "Cousin Mo," before looking at Chu Yueli.

She smiled and said, "You must be Miss Li? I've heard of you before. Are you arguing with my cousin Mo?"

"No, you're overthinking it, young lady."

“My name is Qin Muxue. I am an orphan adopted by the Qin family patriarch. I am in poor health and will not live much longer. I have never thought about getting married in this life because my body will not allow it.”

Qin Muxue's smile carried a serene indifference that seemed to have seen through everything.

It was light and gentle, like a breeze that touched the heart of someone.

Chu Yueli pursed her lips and remained silent.

Lu Beimo understood, and looking down at the girl who had just been sulking with him, he finally smiled: "So, Ali is jealous."

"What nonsense are you talking about?" Chu Yueli's face darkened.

Lu Beimo didn't mind, and just smiled and said, "Xue'er has been by my mother's side for many years. She had been praying with her outside. This time when she came back, my mother asked her to stay at the Prince's Mansion for a few days."

"Hmm." Chu Yueli nodded, not knowing what she was fussing about.

But seeing Qin Muxue's sickly appearance, he suddenly felt that perhaps he had been worrying too much.

But she never intended to have anything with Lu Beimo. Recently, for some reason, a girl suddenly appeared, and she started to hold a grudge.

Lu Beimo added, "Xue'er is indeed... not suited for marriage, don't be jealous."

"If you say that again, I'm leaving." I was utterly ashamed.

"Ah Li, I'm a little tired. Come back with me and let's talk." Lu Beimo took her hand and walked towards his courtyard.

Jing Lei hurriedly looked at Qin Muxue and said, "Miss Qin, let me take you to rest."

"Mmm." Qin Muxue coughed twice, gentle and obedient, and followed behind Jing Lei.

Along the way, he chatted and laughed with Jing Lei, talking about what he had seen and heard during his trip.

But her voice was always very soft, and she would have to catch her breath after saying just a few words. Her speech was also very slow, as if speaking faster would kill her.

Lu Beimo and Chu Yueli hadn't actually gone far.

Only after Jing Lei and Qin Muxue had walked far away did Chu Yueli turn her gaze away from Qin Muxue's retreating figure.

When she looked up, she saw Lu Beimo's deep eyes staring at her.

"Why are you looking at me like that?" She blushed, feeling inexplicably guilty and annoyed.

Lu Beimo sighed softly, "I never thought you would be jealous of me. I find it a little... unbelievable."