Resisting the Wind and Splendor

In the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Chu Xiaohe had accepted the Black Gold Spear from the Ink King.

He who eats another's food is bound to be grateful.

Once Lu Beimo and Rong Wang started chatting again and didn't have time to pay attention to him, Chu Xiaohe quickly looked at Chu Yueli.

“Ali, from now on, stop complaining about how ugly Prince Mo is. He used to be the most handsome man in the capital. Even your older brother couldn’t help but take a second look when he saw him. His handsomeness is beyond your imagination.”

"Brother, I..."

Before Chu Yueli could finish speaking, Chu Xiaohe added, "The prince's disfigurement is for the sake of the people of the Northern Frontier and for the sake of the country. I know you have always liked handsome men, but you can't look at Prince Mo with prejudice. He will feel inferior."

self-abasement?

Chu Yueli almost doubted that she had heard correctly.

If the Great Demon King can feel inferior, then no man in the world can have confidence.

Given the Demon King's imposing presence, even if he only had half his face ruined, or even if his entire face or his whole body were destroyed, he would still have absolutely no connection to the word "inferiority complex."

But she couldn't explain it to her older brother; he wouldn't understand.

Chu Yueli had no choice but to pretend to understand, nod, and say softly, "I understand, elder brother. I will remember to smile at Prince Mo more often when I see him in the future."

Just then, Lu Beimo, who was not far away, cast his deep gaze in their direction.

Helpless, Chu Yueli glared at him, then immediately curled her lips into a charming smile under Chu Xiaohe's watchful gaze.

What a charming smile!

In a corner where no one was paying attention, Lu Fengjin slammed his cup onto the table with a loud bang.

This woman actually flirted with the Prince of Mo! She smiled like a courtesan!

After leaving him, is this the only way she can protect the Duke's mansion? Hugging and begging for protection everywhere?

Lu Fengjin was really angry and frustrated.

He never said he would abandon the Duke's mansion; it was she who pushed him away time and time again.

Having known each other for so many years, he was willing to protect their Duke's mansion should she come back and beg him.

He has never been such a heartless person!

But Chu Yue Li didn't even glance at him once from beginning to end! Was it because she genuinely didn't care, or was it another tactic of hers?

Suddenly, the atmosphere in the room became lively.

The procession of the Third Prince of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty has arrived.

Many people were seeing this third prince of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty for the first time. They had heard that in recent years, this third prince had been particularly favored by the Eastern Zhou emperor, and that he might very well be the heir to the throne of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty in the future.

Many young women had dressed up carefully today, having come specifically to see the Third Prince. However, they were surprised to find that the Third Prince himself was so handsome and otherworldly, which made their hearts flutter even more.

"Miss, I noticed that the girls' expressions are a bit off today. There seem to be some rumors circulating outside these past two days." Zisu leaned closer to Chu Yueli and lowered her voice.

"What rumors?" Chu Yueli also looked at the Eastern Zhou's team, but she was looking at Tuoba Liuli because Tuoba Liuli was waving at her.

She immediately returned a smile, which served as a greeting.

Zisu continued in a low voice, "I just heard a palace maid saying that Dongzhou and our Dongling are interested in a marriage alliance. It seems that the marriage partner is probably this Third Prince."

Chu Yueli understood; no wonder everyone was dressed so glamorously today.

Despite it being a martial arts competition, the girls were all impeccably made up, and many were even dressed in their finest attire.

It seems that the news of the marriage alliance has been circulating for some time, but the Duke's mansion has been too busy these past few days to pay attention.

For most girls, if they could marry the third prince of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, they might very well become the empress of the Eastern Zhou in the future.

This is indeed a bright and promising road.

She glanced at Tuoba Yi subconsciously, but unexpectedly, Tuoba Yi's gaze also turned towards them.