Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Consort Yu finally calmed down.

But the Qin family is still shrouded in gloom!

Consort Yu hurried back to comfort her father.

Chu Yueli was still pondering whether she should go to the palace to pay her respects to the Empress Dowager and the Emperor, since Lu Beimo was away on a military expedition and was not in the capital.

Unexpectedly, before she was ready, news came from the Duke's mansion.

My Lord, something terrible has happened!

When Chu Yueli arrived, the old Duke was already on his deathbed.

In fact, everyone knew in their hearts that it was indeed in the next few days, but seeing the old Duke become so haggard and emaciated in just one night, everyone felt sad.

"Ah Li, Ah Li..." The old Duke had been calling Chu Yue Li's nickname ever since he woke up an hour ago.

As soon as Chu Yueli entered the room, she rushed over and grabbed his hand: "Grandfather, I'm here, I'm here!"

“A-Li…” The old Duke’s eyes, which had been tightly closed, finally opened slowly. This time, when he looked at Chu Yue Li, his gaze was clearer than it had been in all these years.

"Ah Li, danger, danger..." The old Duke gripped her hand tightly, his voice so hoarse it was almost inaudible.

But those standing in the room could still hear it clearly.

"Danger... Nanmeng, danger... Ali, don't go, don't go..."

Chu Yueli didn't speak, but simply gripped his hand tightly in return.

My elder brother has already set off for Southern Mongolia, and there's no turning back now.

Did Grandfather foresee something?

She never believed in these supernatural tales, but recently, perhaps because she cared about more people and softened her heart, she started to believe them.

Her grandfather's words weighed heavily on her heart.

"Danger...it's a conspiracy, a conspiracy..."

After that, the Duke could no longer speak.

That night, just after midnight, the old Duke breathed his last.

The old Duke has passed away.

Everyone was saddened, but not too desperate. After all, he had been ill for so many years, and all the doctors and the entire Duke's mansion had done their best.

The funeral arrangements were kept simple, but after all, he was a Duke with meritorious service, and his sons also had military achievements. Even with the simplest arrangements, it was impossible to really let things slide.

The number of guests arrived was greater than expected. On the one hand, the old Duke was indeed popular during his lifetime; on the other hand, everyone knew that Prince Mo had gone to Southern Mongolia, a place no one dared to touch.

No one knows whether King Mo will actually be able to reclaim Southern Mongolia this time.

If this can truly be achieved, then the entire kingdom of Dongling will most likely belong to Prince Mo.

So, who would dare disrespect the funeral of the Princess Consort of Mo's family? Chu Yueli might just become the Empress of Dongling in the future.

This is a matter of face for the emperor; we have no choice but to give it to him!

After three days and three nights of hard work, the Duke's funeral arrangements were finally completed.

During this period, Chu Yueli stayed at the Duke's Mansion, and there was another person who stayed with her there as well: Lu Yunfei.

"You should go see your grandfather," Chu Yueli reminded him.

Lu Yunfei snorted and remained silent.

Chu Yue Li ignored him and turned to walk towards the backyard.

Lu Yunfei followed closely behind her. Although he didn't like to talk, he just kept following her. If you didn't know better, you would think he was Princess Mo's personal bodyguard.

She stopped and turned to look at him: "I really don't need you to take care of me. You should go back. This is the Duke's mansion. It's not convenient for you to stay here."