Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli's eyes darkened slightly, a hint of something flashing in them. She didn't speak immediately, but instead swallowed the pastry in her mouth.

Lu Yunfei was a little confused and looked at Chu Yueli, asking, "What do you mean, 'real' or 'fake'?"

Chu Yueli finally swallowed the pastry, looked up at the two of them, and finally her gaze fell on Consort Yu.

"Tonight, I feel a bit heavy-hearted and forgot to eat."

Her gaze was somewhat forlorn.

Upon seeing this, Consort Yu felt a pang of sadness in her heart.

"Mo'er... will always come back." She understood Chu Yueli's feelings all too well. She couldn't see the person she wanted to see. It was the New Year, and every family was reunited, but she was newly married, and her husband was far away.

Seeing that she had stirred up her sorrow, Chu Yueli felt a little sorry for her and quickly changed to a lighter tone.

"It's all because of you, Mother, who suddenly entrusted me with such a terrible responsibility. If I hadn't been quick-witted, you would still be copying scriptures at this hour."

After a slight pause, Consort Yu felt a little awkward: "This... wasn't I standing up for you? They were cursing your husband, and I couldn't stand by and watch, afraid you would be wronged, so I took action."

"Mother, you hit someone?" Lu Yunfei was stunned. He didn't expect that what he heard from the maids and eunuchs was actually true.

He didn't believe it at the time. His mother had always been dignified... well, at least in the palace she was somewhat dignified. She wasn't exactly elegant, but at least she was unassuming and didn't compete with others.

They actually hit someone?

"You really hit Consort Rui?"

"Isn't it because of that woman's foul mouth? She cursed your fourth brother!" Even now, thinking about those curses still makes her feel bad.

How heartbreaking must it be for a mother to hear this?

"Do you think your fourth sister-in-law doesn't want to take action? I bet she's wanted to tear her mouth apart for a long time! But she's a junior, and if she really hits Consort Rui, she'll be in big trouble."

"I intervened to save Ali. Once I intervened, Ali naturally wouldn't act impulsively. Ali, don't you agree?"

"Yes, yes, I really owe a lot to you, Mother. But those slaps were really satisfying. It's a pity I didn't do it myself."

But Consort Yu is right. She is a junior, and juniors should not slap their elders, as it will shorten their lifespan.

This is the best possible outcome.

It's all because Consort Rui has such a foul mouth. Despite appearing to be a dignified and noble consort, her words are so vicious.

A foul mouth and a sharp tongue!

She is a mother herself, how could she say such things in front of another mother?

"Since the fight has already happened, it's fortunate that Grandmother didn't pursue the matter. In the future, Mother Consort, please don't do such things again. My tricks might work once, but twice is just a show. Grandmother isn't stupid."

"Don't talk nonsense!" Lu Yunfei glared at her.

Words can be dangerous. They were in the palace, and if such talk got out, it would be a great disrespect to the Empress Dowager! She really wasn't afraid of death.

"It's a pity it's not true, otherwise, it would be my get-out-of-jail-free card, and I could beat that woman up a few more times."

Consort Yu sighed; indeed, there was a bit of regret.

She didn't conceive on her wedding night, and who knows when the young couple will be able to reunite. Her dream of holding her grandchild... sigh, seems so far away.

"Alright, alright, I won't hit that woman anymore. Mother isn't stupid. She can fool her once, but she won't believe it the second time."

Even the get-out-of-jail-free card is gone, what a pity!