Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"So, Miss Li, you think I have ulterior motives?" Lu Beimo said this calmly, and it was impossible to tell whether he was happy or angry.

Chu Xiaohe was afraid that A-Li would displease King Mo.

But Chu Yueli had already spoken: "I just feel that one should not accept rewards without merit, and I hope Your Highness can make that clear."

"Heh, so direct, that's rare indeed." Lu Beimo waved his hand.

Liu Yun immediately ordered someone to bring tea and snacks to the pavilion next to him.

Lu Beimo gestured for the two to enter.

Chu Xiaohe and Chu Yueli exchanged glances before following.

As soon as he sat down, he saw Jing Lei take the silver spear that Chu Xiaohe had used earlier and start playing with it outside the pavilion.

Chu Xiaohe was completely passive, instantly captivated by Lu Beimo's gaze. Chu Yueli, standing to the side, frowned slightly, utterly unable to fathom Lu Beimo's true intentions.

In a short while, Jing Lei finished practicing a set of spear techniques, put away his spear, and quietly stepped aside.

"Your Highness, what is this...?" Chu Xiaohe was surprised, delighted, and somewhat uneasy.

That marksmanship is superb! I can't wait to rush over and have a go at Jing Lei.

"This is Wudan's spear technique. Jing Lei sparred with him half a year ago." Lu Beimo's eyes revealed an unfathomable aura. "If General Chu is willing, he can learn from Jing Lei. If he thinks his own face is more important than the face of the Duke's Mansion, then he can pretend that I never said anything."

Chu Xiaohe knew that A-Li didn't like receiving help from others for no reason, but the reputation of the Duke's mansion was indeed very important.

Moreover, Jing Lei clearly felt that the Chu family's spear technique could definitely break through Jing Lei's previous set of spear techniques, but the problem was that his strength was not as great as before.

But he was not convinced, so he was eager to try.

Chu Yueli felt helpless; she really couldn't contain her brother's excitement.

Finally, she whispered, "Don't get hurt."

"Good, good!" Chu Xiaohe immediately stood up, clasped his hands in a fist salute to Lu Beimo, and then quickly went out of the pavilion to pull Jing Lei away to study Wu Dan's spear technique.

"General Chu, although you are the elder brother, why do you have to consider your younger sister's wishes in everything you do?"

These words made Chu Yueli withdraw her gaze from the distance, raise her eyes, and her eyes suddenly collide with those intimidating, hawk-like eyes.

"Your Highness is too kind. It's always been me, the younger sister, who listens to my elder brother..."

"So, Miss Li means that if I want to propose marriage, I must first obtain General Chu's consent?" He raised an eyebrow.

Chu Yueli's eyes immediately darkened, and she said unhappily, "Your Highness, please don't make such a joke. My reputation is already bad. If Your Highness continues like this, you will be pushing me into an abyss of no return."

"Do you care?"

"Our government cares."

These words made Lu Beimo purse his lips and remain silent.

He didn't say anything more and poured her tea himself.

Chu Yueli quickly accepted it with both hands.

"Ali."

This call made Chu Yueli's hand tremble, and the cup almost slipped from her grasp.

Lu Beimo stared at her slightly pale face and smiled, "In my world, there are no complicated matters. I want to marry you, it's that simple."

Chu Yueli's face darkened, and she was about to say something.

Lu Beimo curled his lips and laughed, "You plotted to lure me to the Northern Frontier. Although you didn't directly harm me, you did disfigure me. Look at me now, I'm neither human nor ghost. I'm afraid no girl in the world would want to marry me."

Chu Yueli was about to say that there were countless girls in the world eager to marry him.

Lu Beimo preemptively said, "So, Ali, my happiness in this life has been ruined by you. You must take responsibility and become my wife!"