Resisting the Wind and Splendor

The latest news is bad news: Yelü Xiu has arrived at the Ganlu Alliance and joined forces with Yuwen Shu's army.

Tuoba Liuli also arrived, carrying the message that Huo Qing had sent back.

It was a letter sent back by Ning Anran, but only Chu Yueli could see it; even Lu Yunfei was not allowed to touch it.

When Chu Yueli woke up, her emotions had calmed down.

Although I still feel heavy-hearted, at least I look much calmer.

She didn't go out, but instead had Zisu invite the person inside.

This includes Lu Yunfei outside the door, Tuoba Liuli who had just arrived, and Lu Fengjin under the pavilion.

In this extraordinary time, etiquette was no longer an option. Chu Yueli leaned against the bedside, while Lu Yunfei and Lu Fengjin were kept behind a screen. Tuoba Liuli brought in the letter and personally handed it to Chu Yueli.

Chu Yueli finished reading it in a hurry, and her heart sank again.

She glanced at Zisu, who immediately understood and helped her get off the bed.

Chu Yueli put on her outer robe, came out from behind the screen, and looked at the two people sitting in the chairs.

Seeing her deathly pale face, Lu Fengjin's heart tightened. He immediately got up, wanting to go over, but knew it was improper to do so, so he could only stand at a distance.

Lu Yunfei strode up to Chu Yueli and asked anxiously, "Fourth Sister-in-law, how are you feeling? Should we call a doctor to take a look?"

He had been thinking about this for a long time. The doctor was outside the courtyard, not daring to come in, but he kept waiting.

He was just waiting for Chu Yueli's consent, and he would have someone come in immediately to take her pulse.

But Chu Yueli shook her head and said, "Let the doctor go back and rest. I am a doctor myself, there is no need."

Jing Lei was guarding outside the door. Chu Yueli knew this, and she said in a hoarse voice, "Jing Lei, come in too."

"Yes." Jing Lei immediately pushed open the door and entered.

Zisu didn't say anything, but personally changed their teapot and then stood guard outside the door with Liuyun.

This place has become a temporary meeting venue.

Chu Yueli looked at Lu Fengjin and asked, "Fifth Imperial Brother, what brings you here to see me?"

Lu Fengjin then realized that among all the people present, he was the only outsider.

It would be a lie to say I'm not upset, but the most important thing right now is to solve the immediate problem.

I dare not concern myself with these personal matters concerning my children.

He hurriedly said, "I received news from Nanmeng that something unexpected happened to my fourth brother. It seems that my fourth sister-in-law also knows about this. I wonder what my fourth sister-in-law thinks about this?"

"What is the Fifth Prince's opinion?" Chu Yueli asked instead of answering.

"Is Fourth Sister-in-law willing to confide in me?" Lu Fengjin asked frankly, without any ulterior motive.

Everyone was watching Chu Yueli; this answer was very important.

Although Jing Lei and Lu Yunfei had their own ideas, they were willing to listen to Chu Yueli. As long as Chu Yueli agreed, they would agree as well.

Regardless of any past grievances between Prince Jin and Prince Mo, when necessary, everyone is a warrior of Dongling and should be of one mind.

Of course, it's always good to be wary of others.

Now it depends on whether the princess will trust Prince Jin.

Chu Yueli did not answer immediately, but lowered her eyes and thought for a moment.

Lu Fengjin knew she wasn't entirely willing to trust him, so he added, "I still have an army of 100,000 men at my disposal. If..."

"Fifth Prince, do you think you can make this decision on your own?" Chu Yueli interrupted him.

She was all too aware of Consort Rui's hostility towards her, so if there was something she couldn't do, there was no need to rush to say it.

She does need help, but she doesn't want false promises.