Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Moreover, Ali is in the capital, while they are heading to Southern Mongolia. Ali is not on the battlefield, so no matter how resourceful he is, he cannot provide advice and assistance from thousands of miles away.

“Aunt Anran has already gone to Nanmeng. I’m afraid she’s in danger, so I have to go there immediately, the sooner the better.”

It was rare for Chu Xiaohe to insist on his opinion like this, but this time, it was all for A-Li and everyone in the Duke's Mansion, so he had to stick to it.

"Big brother..." Chu Yueli bit her lip, her palms clenched tightly.

Is there really no other way?

"Brother, take Ali back to the Duke's mansion first. I'll come over in person later," Lu Beimo, who hadn't spoken until now, suddenly said.

"Your Highness, are you going to see the Emperor?" Chu Xiaohe suddenly thought of something and was about to say immediately, "Your Highness, this matter..."

“A-Li is my wife, and the affairs of the Duke’s mansion are my affairs.” Lu Beimo squeezed Chu Yueli’s hand and smiled, “Listen to me, go back with your elder brother first, I will be there soon.”

"Bei Mo!" Chu Yueli grabbed his large hand and suddenly seemed to know what he was about to do.

But now, she is caught in a dilemma, more so than ever before.

"trust me."

Lu Beimo simply left those words behind and stepped into the palace gate.

Chu Xiaohe didn't have time to waste here. Before setting off, there were still many things to do and many things to say to the people he needed to say.

"Ah Li, let's go back first."

The two mounted their horses and quickly returned to the Duke's mansion.

Tuoba Liuli had been waiting in the hall. When she saw the two return, she quickly went out to greet them: "Ali, you're here too?"

Even Ali has returned, so the situation is indeed very serious, and she knows this better than anyone else.

Looking at Chu Xiaohe, she hesitated, afraid that her words might upset Ali, but she had many questions she wanted to ask.

"I'm going to see Third Aunt. Eldest Brother, you... talk to Sister-in-law." Chu Yueli walked away quickly.

When only the two of them remained in the hall, Tuoba Liuli couldn't help but step forward and hug Chu Xiaohe tightly: "You're going to Nanmeng, aren't you? Brother Chu, don't leave me behind. I can go with you and fight alongside you."

"No." Chu Xiaohe grasped her shoulders and said before she could speak, "We both know that this trip to Nanmeng is fraught with danger. How can I take you with me on this adventure?"

"Since the situation is so dangerous, you shouldn't abandon me! We're husband and wife now, so shouldn't we face any difficulties together?"

Although they were husband and wife in name only and not in reality, in Tuoba Liuli's heart, they had already gone through the wedding ceremony, and she was Chu Xiaohe's true wife!

“I won’t let you go on this adventure alone, Brother Chu. If you absolutely have to go, then take me with you.”

"But you are the eldest daughter-in-law of the Chu family, Li'er. Do you understand your responsibilities?" In fact, Chu Xiaohe hadn't thought much about the so-called responsibilities of being the eldest daughter-in-law.

He was not aware that Tuoba Liuli would have to take on any responsibilities after marrying him.

But he couldn't take her to Southern Mongolia, so her status as the eldest daughter-in-law has become very useful now.

“Li’er, as the eldest daughter-in-law of the Duke’s mansion, you have a responsibility to take care of your grandfather, Ali, and your two aunts. Your grandfather is so ill now, he could die at any moment…”

He paused for a moment before continuing, "If something really happens to you, and you're gone too, who will handle the affairs of the Duke's mansion?"