Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"So? Really not going to go after me? This is your last chance." A voice suddenly came from behind.

That ambiguous, half-smiling tone made Lu Fengjin feel a tightness in his chest, and he turned around sharply to glare at her.

"You'd better think carefully about what kind of relationship we have! It won't do you any good to meddle in things that aren't your business," he sneered.

Qin Mingyue slowly walked up to him, the smile on her lips still carrying a sarcastic tone that made people very uncomfortable.

“Your Highness, you should be well aware that your actions just now have posed a threat to our plans. That’s why I was reminding you, not out of any disrespect.”

Although she claimed there was no disrespect involved, her attitude at that moment was clearly unfriendly.

Lu Fengjin felt a surge of anger rising within him.

Qin Mingyue sighed, the smile on her lips slowly fading: "Very well, I understand your feelings, Your Highness, but I feel sorry for you."

Whether it's worth it or not is up to me to decide; it's none of your business.

"Your Highness, please be rational. You still have important matters to attend to. If you gain the world in the future, why worry about not being able to have any beauties?" What is a mere Chu Yue Li?

In Qin Mingyue's eyes, women have only one use: to please men.

Of course, she doesn't categorize herself that way; she's different from ordinary women.

Women who rely on their looks to please men have no right to compare with her.

"Your Highness, when you reach the pinnacle one day, do you think Chu Yueli will come back to fawn over you? What's the use of being subservient to her now? Those who achieve great things should ensure their own invincibility and receive everyone's worship and respect. Why bother to love others?"

Lu Fengjin remained silent.

Chu Yueli will not!

he knows.

Even if one day he really does conquer this empire, Chu Yueli will not come to him to beg for his affection because of her status and position.

But she will humble herself for the sake of those around her!

Once he seizes power, everyone in the Duke's mansion will listen to him. At that time, he won't have to worry about Chu Yueli bowing and scraping before him!

Lu Fengjin closed his eyes and took a deep breath.

After an unknown amount of time, he slowly opened his eyes, which were now completely devoid of any emotion.

He turned and walked toward the banquet hall.

At the banquet, everyone continued to drink and enjoy themselves. The people who were initially reserved gradually became more talkative after a few drinks.

The atmosphere of the banquet was about to reach its peak.

An Delu suddenly said, "May Your Majesty seize this opportunity and grant this perfect match."

As soon as Andro spoke, the people below immediately fell silent.

Those who wanted to discuss it quickly shut their mouths.

But who is this perfect match?

An Delu opened the imperial edict and read aloud: "By the grace of Heaven, the Emperor decrees: Marquis Dingbei is a man of great virtue and loyalty, with outstanding achievements and a reputation that resounds throughout the land, which the Emperor of Eastern Zhou greatly admires. Princess Seven of Eastern Zhou is a woman of both talent and virtue, with exceptional character, which I and the entire Eastern Ling region also greatly admire. Therefore, after consulting with the Emperor of Eastern Zhou, we have decided to bring this beautiful union to fruition and promote friendly relations between our two nations. Thus, we hereby grant that Princess Seven and Marquis Dingbei be married at the beginning of next month, to be united in marriage!"

The Emperor is going to grant her a marriage! That is to say, her father's letter of proclamation has arrived.

Tuoba Liuli's hand trembled slightly, and the cup almost slipped from her grasp.

She subconsciously reached out to grab Chu Xiaohe beside her, but as soon as her hand went out, Chu Xiaohe grabbed it.

The two men stood up, bowed together, and said, "Thank you for your great favor, Your Majesty!"