Resisting the Wind and Splendor

This wasn't actually Lu Beimo's first time entering Huiyan Pavilion, but it was the first time he had come to see the Duke as Chu Yueli's beloved.

But today, there was another person who came with him: Consort Yu.

Chu Yueli was a little stunned. She had just agreed to let Lu Beimo meet his grandfather and clarify things between the two of them.

Lu Beimo immediately sent someone to the palace to bring his mother out; the speed of this was nothing short of miraculous.

However, there were some other people who came with Consort Yu today, but Consort Yu thought they were too young and would be a nuisance, and was afraid that they would offend the old Duke, so she let them play outside by themselves and did not let them follow.

Lu Yunfei, who was arranged to "play" outside, was full of grievances: "Mother, I am already eighteen years old, not young anymore. I am different from Xue'er."

"What's the difference?" Qin Muxue disagreed. "You're only two years older than me, we're the same."

“I’m not like you. All you do is play all day. I have to learn to do things like my older brother.” Lu Yunfei didn’t have much patience for Qin Muxue.

But Consort Yu doted on Qin Muxue, so she couldn't help but scold her, "Keep your voice down, don't frighten Xue'er, she's not feeling well."

Upon hearing this, Qin Muxue immediately coughed: "Cough cough, cough... Lu Yunfei, you scared me."

Lu Yunfei glared at her, while Qin Muxue was still secretly making faces at him.

Chu Yueli, who was walking quickly towards them, saw this scene clearly.

"Your Majesty." She truly hadn't expected Consort Yu to arrive so quickly; the speed was simply unbelievable.

“Ah Li, I’m waiting for you. Last night…” Seeing Lu Beimo walking behind Chu Yue Li, Yu Fei’s eyes showed a hint of reproach, but then it turned into helplessness.

She held Chu Yueli's hand and said, "My son has always had his own ideas. Although I am his mother, I can't control him. In the future, you will have to be more tolerant of him, A-Li."

"Mother, there's no need to worry. Your son always listens to Ali," Lu Beimo said calmly.

Chu Yueli noticed that Lu Beimo was not as relaxed and enthusiastic in front of her mother as he was in front of the Duke's family. He seemed somewhat reserved and... indifferent.

But Consort Yu is his biological mother!

"Sister Ali!" Qin Muxue was naturally outgoing. Although her movements were somewhat slow due to her physical condition, she still walked over and took Chu Yueli's hand.

"Sister Ali, are you getting married to my cousin? Can I come visit you often after that?"

Chu Yueli's face flushed slightly. After all, they weren't officially together yet, and talking about marriage still made her feel a little awkward.

Looking up, I was startled to find an extremely unfriendly gaze crashing down on me.

She smiled and said to Lu Yunfei, "Greetings, Ninth Prince."

"Hmph!" Lu Yunfei said coldly.

Lu Beimo's tone turned serious: "Yunfei, you mustn't be rude."

Lu Yunfei let out a breath and then obediently called out, "Miss Li!"

"From now on, you'll have to call her Fourth Imperial Sister-in-law." Consort Yu smiled and took Chu Yueli's hand, walking with her into the courtyard. She didn't forget to instruct Lu Yunfei behind her, "You watch over Xue'er. She can wander around the Duke's mansion, but don't cause any trouble. Don't bully anyone in the Duke's mansion, understand?"

Lu Yunfei looked aggrieved and wanted to say something, but after seeing Lu Beimo's icy gaze, he curled his lip and replied in an unfriendly tone, "I know!"