Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"The weather is nice today, I'd like to go for a walk." After leaving the Duke's mansion, Chu Yueli turned back and glanced at Liu Yun.

"You and Jing Lei go back first. I'm going to take a walk around town and will be back soon. And you too..."

"You can go about your business, I won't bother you." Lu Yunfei snorted, clearly showing his unwillingness to cooperate.

Chu Yueli said helplessly, "You've been out here for a long time now. If you don't go back soon, Xue'er will come looking for you."

"She stays cooped up in her room all day recovering from her illness, what would she be doing out here?" In short, Lu Yunfei just didn't want her out of his sight.

Chu Yueli glanced at Zisu.

Zisu walked up to Lu Yunfei, leaned forward slightly, and said, "Why has the Ninth Prince been following me and Miss? Miss is your sister-in-law, so naturally you wouldn't have any feelings for her, but... could it be that the Ninth Prince has taken a fancy to me?"

"What...what nonsense are you talking about?" Lu Yunfei could hardly believe his ears. Could Zisu really say something like that?

Although I don't know much about Zisu and haven't spent much time with her, I've seen her quite often recently, and she doesn't seem like a frivolous person no matter how you look at her.

Lu Yunfei's face instantly turned bright red.

Jing Lei noticed something, quickly walked up to Lu Yunfei, and whispered, "Ninth Prince, Consort Yu has not come out since she went to the Duke of Qin's mansion. I wonder if she has been... made things difficult for us."

Lu Yunfei's expression changed slightly.

Jing Lei then said, "How about I stay and watch over the Princess today, while you go and check on Consort Yu?"

"But..." Fourth Brother had instructed him to protect the demoness. What if something happens to the demoness after he leaves?

"I'm going to see a friend, a girl. You should go back first. I have a lot to talk to her about."

"Your Highness..." Jing Lei was a little surprised. Did this mean that even he was not allowed to come along?

"Does Lord Jing Lei think your martial arts are better than mine?" Chu Yueli looked up and smiled at him. "Would you like to have a match?"

Jing Lei blushed and quickly lowered his head, saying, "This subordinate dares not."

"He meant well, but you don't appreciate his kindness. Why are you making things difficult for him?" Lu Yunfei immediately put on a stern face, looking displeased.

"Does Ninth Prince also want to compete with me?"

"Who cares about you!" Lu Yunfei turned and left.

He knew the demoness was skilled in martial arts; he had already experienced her skills when they first met properly.

That's enough! This is the capital city, which is still a place governed by the rule of law, and is guarded by the Imperial Guards and the Imperial City Army everywhere. In broad daylight, there shouldn't be any major problems.

Lu Yunfei left, and Jing Lei knew he was being disliked.

After struggling with his thoughts for a moment, he leaned forward and said, "Alright, then I will return to the palace to wait for the Princess. Please return soon, Princess."

"Okay." This time, Chu Yueli didn't make things difficult for him and nodded, saying, "I'll come back immediately after I finish my business."

Jing Lei didn't ask what it was about; since the princess was unwilling to talk about it, he simply wouldn't inquire.

The princess is the deputy commander of the Dragon Guard and the master of the Chu Family Army; she is indeed different from those idle girls.

After they all left, Zisu whispered, "Actually, although the Ninth Prince's words are harsh, he has always been genuinely protecting you, Miss. Please don't be angry with him."

"Why should I be angry?" Chu Yueli walked in another direction on the street.