Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Kill without mercy!

Upon hearing this, Li was so frightened that she quickly let go.

With a clang, the knife fell to the ground.

"I...I don't know where this knife came from..." Li really didn't know. Just now, it seemed like someone had put a knife in her hand.

She definitely didn't bring the knife in herself.

Bringing a knife to the Duke's mansion? Isn't that courting death? She's not that brave.

But where did the knife come from?

Looking back, everyone from the Earl's mansion stepped back to avoid suspicion, and it was impossible to tell where the knife came from.

Just as everyone was feeling inexplicably uneasy, suddenly, someone let out a heavy groan.

Chu Yueli's eyes darkened slightly before she turned around and walked towards the old man in the wheelchair, bowing respectfully and saying, "Second Uncle, it's been a long time. How are you doing?"

"Do you still consider me your second uncle?" The Marquis of Yong'an slammed his hand on the armrest of his wheelchair, his demeanor imposing.

Chu Guodong, the Earl of Yong'an, is the younger brother of the Duke.

He originally had no title, but his youngest son, Chu Zhengnan, was a promising young man who often fought alongside Chu Yueli's father, the Marquis of Loyalty and Valor, and made many outstanding contributions during his lifetime.

The emperor personally bestowed upon him the title of Earl, which was a glorious honor at the time.

Unexpectedly, Chu Zhengnan also died on the battlefield in that battle several years ago.

In consideration of Chu Zhengnan's merits, the Emperor bestowed upon his father, Chu Guodong, the title and honors he had earned.

This is how Chu Guodong came to be known as Earl.

The Duke's mansion is now sparsely populated, and neither Chu Xiaohe nor Chu Yueli are fond of crowds, so apart from the Earl's mansion visiting during festivals, the two families do not have much contact on ordinary days.

Today, it seems the entire Earl's family has come out.

Chu Yueli smiled at the Earl of Yong'an and said, "Second Uncle, you flatter me. You are an elder, how could I, A-Li, dare to disrespect you?"

"Where is Chu Xiaohe? I've been here for so long, why hasn't Chu Xiaohe come to pay his respects to me?"

Relying on his son's merits and his status as an elder, the Marquis of Yong'an spoke without any politeness: "Quickly bring Chu Xiaohe over here, let this Marquis see if he is really in poor health!"

Chu Yueli's eyes darkened, and she felt angry, but she did not show it.

She said calmly, "My elder brother just returned from the Mo Prince's mansion and hasn't yet learned that Second Uncle is coming. Ali has already sent someone to inform him."

Prince Mo's Mansion?

How did Chu Xiaohe get involved with the people of the Mo Prince's Mansion? When did this happen?

Although King Mo and King Jin appear to be on friendly terms, they are actually mortal enemies. If Chu Xiaohe associates with King Mo, isn't he afraid of offending King Jin?

Oh, by the way, Chu Yueli's marriage to Prince Jin has been canceled. Now that they've lost Prince Jin as their backer, they've turned to Prince Mo for support.

Such anxiety further demonstrates that the Duke's mansion is truly in dire straits!

The Marquis of Yong'an snorted again, completely disregarding this young girl: "Hurry up and bring him over. I have something to discuss with my elder brother in front of Chu Xiaohe! And..."

He pointed at the dozen or so guards blocking the courtyard gate, his temper flaring up again, and he roared, "This lord wants to see his own elder brother, what do these bastards mean by this? How dare they stop me!"

"Second Uncle, you may not know this, but Grandfather's health has recently deteriorated again. The imperial physician came to see him and instructed that Grandfather's rest must not be disturbed. That's why Ali ordered people to guard the courtyard and not allow any unauthorized personnel to approach."

"You brat, are you implying that our master is some nobody?" Having just been hit twice, Li Shi regained her composure and immediately became arrogant again.

"How dare you show such disrespect to the Earl! What right do you have to be a daughter of the Chu family? Such an unfilial and unjust thing, I, the Madam, will teach you a lesson today on behalf of your deceased parents!"

As Li spoke, she rushed to Chu Yueli's side and raised her hand to slap her face.