Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Jing Lei glanced at Zi Su again and couldn't help but probe, "Miss Zi Su, we still need to prepare many things before the Prince's wedding. I'm at a loss for what to do. In the days to come, could I occasionally come to Miss Zi Su for some guidance?"

Zisu smiled and said, "Of course!"

That was the young lady's wedding, but their Mo Wang Mansion was indeed dominated by men and lacked women. They didn't even have a maid, so many things had to be handled by men like Jing Lei and Liu Yun, which meant they wouldn't be able to do a good job.

"How about this? I'll be very busy these days, but whenever I have time, I'll come and take a look for you, okay?"

"Alright! I'll find a few maids first, and then I'll ask Miss Zisu to come and take a look before deciding who to keep and who to send." That would be perfect!

Zisu thought for a moment, then nodded: "Okay."

The Duke's Mansion and the Prince Mo's Mansion were both filled with joy at this time, but in one place, there was one person who remained depressed for three days in a row.

"Your Highness, ever since the Prince heard the news of Prince Mo's marriage to Miss Li, he has been drinking heavily in his room for three days and three nights now, and no one can persuade him to stop."

If there hadn't been a real reason, Qin Wu wouldn't have bothered Consort Rui.

Consort Rui has been staying in the palace these days, rarely going out or even visiting the Prince's residence. She seems to be quite withdrawn.

Qin Wu knew that the prince's crippled leg was a huge blow to Consort Rui, so he didn't dare to visit her unless there was something important to discuss.

But this time, Qin Wu really had no other choice.

"I am worried about Your Highness's health. If this continues, I'm afraid Your Highness's leg, which has just recovered, will fall apart again."

Consort Rui frowned and quickened her pace, arriving at Lu Fengjin's door.

Qin Wu tried to knock on the door, but Consort Rui, with a sullen face, pushed the door open.

The moment the door was pushed open, a strong smell of alcohol hit me.

The room was dimly lit, and Ruifei couldn't see anything clearly for a moment. All she knew was that the smell of alcohol was making her head throb.

"Light the lamps!" Consort Rui said in a deep voice.

Qin Wu nodded, carefully went inside, and peeled back the brocade cloth containing the luminous pearl embedded in the wall.

Several luminous pearls were revealed, instantly brightening the entire room as if it were daytime.

Consort Rui looked up and saw her beloved son sitting alone in a chair, holding a jar of wine in his hand, with several empty jars on the ground.

The once high-spirited and arrogant Prince Jin now had a stubble on his face, messy hair, and drunken, disheveled appearance.

When Consort Rui saw this, she felt both angry and heartbroken.

"Bring me some hangover tea!" she snapped.

Qin Wu did not leave immediately, but stammered, "Your Highness, the Prince... he doesn't want to drink."

"Then bring me a basin of cold water!"

When a bucket of cold water was poured over his head, Lu Fengjin's smell of alcohol dissipated somewhat.

The chill seeps into your bones; in this season, it's so cold that your very bones feel like they're trembling.

He looked up at the woman standing in front of him, opened his mouth, and said in a hoarse voice, "...Mother."

"You still know you have a mother!" Consort Rui stomped her feet in anger. Her son was so radiant back then!

Why has it become like this now!

"I thought that in your heart, there would only ever be Chu Yueli!"

Upon hearing the name Chu Yueli, a complex expression appeared in Lu Fengjin's eyes.

Resentment, anger, and unwillingness to accept defeat, but in the end, it is deep pain!