Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Lu Yunfei was in the backyard.

After Chu Yue Li finished washing up, she asked Zi Su to take breakfast to the pavilion in the backyard.

Zisu also asked Liuyun to move the screen over so that the cool morning breeze wouldn't reach her young mistress.

Although Liu Yun didn't quite understand why Zi Su had been so careful when serving the princess lately.

But he always does what Zisu asks him to do immediately and does it to the best of his ability.

Therefore, when Chu Yueli sat down in the pavilion, the screen had already been set up, and the wind couldn't reach her.

Liu Yun also left her an entrance, so she could see the Ninth Prince practicing his sword in the courtyard.

"How long have you been practicing?" She roughly knew that Lu Yunfei had taken her back to her room to rest last night, which explained why she always felt like someone was beside her in her dreams.

Having such a son to take care of me feels pretty good.

Although Chu Yueli prefers little girls, having a son also has its advantages; he can protect his mother when necessary.

Liu Yun also turned around and looked at Lu Yunfei practicing his sword, and replied, "After sending the princess back, the Ninth Prince started practicing his sword in the backyard and practiced for more than two hours."

"Let him come over and rest for a while."

“I asked him before, but he refused.”

Chu Yueli took a sip of her flower tea and said, "Just say that I'm starving, but I have to wait for him. I won't eat until he comes. I want to emphasize that I'm really starving, so much so that my stomach hurts. I might have to go back to the Duke's mansion."

"..." Zisu was speechless.

Liu Yun was both amused and exasperated, but in the end, she quickly walked to Lu Yunfei's side and told him everything Chu Yueli had said.

Zisu stood beside Chu Yueli, watching the figure in the distance with her. Zisu couldn't help but sigh, "The Ninth Prince is completely under your thumb! But, a house only feels like a real home when there is a mistress in charge."

“Even Jing Lei said that even Consort Yu might not be able to make the Ninth Prince so obedient. Apart from Prince Mo, the Ninth Prince is the only one who listens to you, Miss.”

"Is my influence that great?" Chu Yueli was somewhat skeptical, so she could only resort to threats and inducements. In fact, Yun Fei was always forced into it; he was never truly obedient.

Zisu glanced at her and pouted, "Whether he was forced or did it willingly, isn't that the same as being willing? In any case, he listened to you, so he's obedient. Why don't you see him taking orders from others?"

As they were talking, they saw Lu Yunfei sheath his longsword and walk quickly toward the pavilion.

As Chu Yueli expected, her first words were furious: "What does it matter to me whether you eat or not? Don't think I don't know what tricks you're playing! You're just threatening me!"

"Yes, I can only threaten you, but you know me, I'm thin-skinned. If you don't accept my threats, I really won't be able to save face."

Chu Yueli shrugged and turned to look at Zisu: "If he doesn't dine with me, go back and pack for me. I'm going back to the Duke's mansion for two months. Speaking of which, I haven't seen my sister-in-law in a long time either. You should hurry up and pack, bring plenty of clothes, as I may be staying for a year or two."

“Yes, Miss, I’ll go pack right away.” Zisu nodded, then leaned forward to greet Lu Yunfei: “Ninth Prince, this servant will take her leave.”

"What do you mean 'take back'? Didn't I come here to have a meal with you?" Lu Yunfei was so angry that he almost smashed his longsword.

Chu Yueli looked at him indifferently and said, "But you didn't come to dine with me willingly. What did you just say? Did you sound like you were insulting me?"