Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"What does that woman's assassination have to do with me, Princess? What do you mean by saying that?" Qin Mingyue's expression changed.

"I don't know what this means either. It was just that His Highness ordered me to relay this message. I was just telling the Princess what His Highness said."

Qin Wu stared at her meaningfully: "His Highness said that if the Princess has any so-called power outside of the Prince Yu's residence, then His Highness will not let the Princess spend the New Year in peace. Please consider this carefully, Princess."

Qin Mingyue remained silent.

Today is the end of the year, and the day after tomorrow is Lunar New Year's Eve.

In three days, it will be the new year.

They have their own plans, and it's indeed not advisable to make any rash moves before the new year.

But now, Lu Fengjin is even stopping her outside the workshop, forbidding her from going down to check.

If I don't go down, how can I arrange everything?

However, if things were to escalate to the point that the Emperor would become wary, then neither she, Lu Fengjin, nor Chu Yueli would have any chance of obtaining these thunderbolts.

Once the emperor sends the Imperial Guards to guard the workshops, no one will be able to break in.

This matter must not be brought before the Emperor.

After thinking it over, Qin Mingyue finally gave in: "I just knew the prince was here and wanted to keep him company."

She looked at Qin Wu with a seemingly helpless expression: "You are the prince's bodyguard, and you have served the prince for so many years. I believe your heart is with the prince."

“I know that A-Jin still has feelings for Chu Yueli, but you should know that Chu Yueli is already the Princess Consort of Mo. If A-Jin continues to think about her, it will definitely not be a good thing for A-Jin. You understand that in your heart, don’t you?”

Qin Wu didn't speak, but there seemed to be a hint of sadness in his eyes.

Qin Mingyue could not stay here any longer; things could get complicated if she waited. She had to talk to the sect leader as soon as possible.

But I have to find a reason to explain my unusual behavior today.

She said softly, "Regardless of whether A-Jin has feelings for me or not, I am now Princess Jin, and my side is aligned with A-Jin's. Qin Wu, if I have offended you before, please don't hold it against me. From now on, let's dedicate ourselves to A-Jin and the Prince Jin's Mansion, okay?"

Qin Wu looked at her, seemingly taken aback, unsure whether what she said was true or false.

But he seemed somewhat moved: "If the princess truly cares for the prince, then I will naturally side with the princess."

“Okay, then it’s a deal. Our goal is to make things better for A-Jin.” Qin Mingyue smiled at him and then said, “If he won’t let me go down, then I won’t. When I’m not by his side, I’ll trouble you to take good care of him.”

Qin Mingyue cupped her hands in greeting to Qin Wu, then turned and left.

The smile on his lips vanished the moment he turned away.

That night, she sought out the white-robed sect leader.

The white-robed sect leader was furious the moment he arrived: "I told you that you shouldn't bother me before the operation these next two days unless it's something important. Did you even remember what I said?"

"Sect Master, things have changed!" If it weren't for something important, Qin Mingyue wouldn't dare to disturb him.

"What exactly is it?" The white-robed sect leader was in a hurry, it seemed he had something to do today.

In fact, Qin Mingyue was unaware of his own private affairs, but it seemed that he had quite a few things to do.

Qin Mingyue could only keep it brief: "Last night, Lu Fengjin, after drinking, said something inappropriate, calling Chu Yueli shameless for coming to see him at this time."