Resisting the Wind and Splendor

The situation was urgent, and the Emperor had no time for pleasantries with them.

Therefore, his question was simple and direct.

Lu Fengjin hurriedly said, "Your subject only received the news this morning. Since I didn't know if there would be any updates from the Prince Mo's residence, I rushed there immediately to ask Fourth Princess Sister-in-law. However, Fourth Princess Sister-in-law received the news even later than your subject and is currently feeling lost and helpless."

Consort Yu paused for a moment, her gaze falling on Lu Fengjin.

This child takes everything upon himself.

In the event of such great importance, he should have come to the Emperor immediately upon receiving the news, but instead, he appeared at the Prince Mo's residence.

These words are meant to tell the Emperor that all of this was his own initiative and had nothing to do with Ali.

This child is actually willing to protect Ali.

Yu Fei looked at Chu Yueli again. She did not doubt that Chu Yueli still had some past relationship with Lu Fengjin. However, as a woman herself, she wondered if Chu Yueli was moved by Lu Fengjin's feelings at this moment.

Chu Yueli's face was expressionless, making it impossible to tell what she was thinking.

She simply looked up to meet the Emperor's gaze and said, "After receiving the news, I was also thinking of coming to see Father Emperor immediately."

"So, Ali already has some ideas?" the Emperor asked immediately, not wanting to waste any time.

Chu Yueli said sincerely, "Your subject does not have a particularly good solution at the moment. I only ask that Your Majesty allow me to lead the 50,000 Chu family troops from Qinyang to Nanmeng to find Prince Mo."

"You're going to Southern Mongolia?" Consort Yu was taken aback and exclaimed urgently, "Absolutely not!"

Even Mo'er is in danger in Nanmeng. If she goes there and something happens to her, how heartbroken will she be when Mo'er comes back? He will blame himself for the rest of his life!

Chu Yueli looked at her, leaned forward slightly, but did not speak to her.

She continued to the Emperor, "Your subject has volunteered to go to Southern Mongolia for three reasons."

The Emperor nodded: "Tell me about it."

"Firstly, I have led the Chu family army with my elder brother for many years, and I have always been in charge of planning and strategizing in the army. My elder brother has fought alongside me for many years and is used to my fighting style, so he will feel somewhat uncomfortable without me by his side this time."

These few sentences not only expressed his own importance, but also exonerated Chu Xiaohe.

After all, if the general returned defeated, he would be guilty, and she only hoped that the emperor would consider the circumstances and punish him leniently.

"If I could return to my elder brother's side and fight alongside him, I believe that with our combined efforts, we can restore the army's confidence and stabilize morale."

These words made Lu Fengjin feel a pang of sadness.

Five years have passed, and her words have completely severed any ties between her and her siblings.

It's like for the past five years, it's always been the brother and sister working together, while he's been completely superfluous.

But he is their commander-in-chief every time they go on a campaign!

Lu Fengjin felt not only sad but also wronged.

But at this moment, nobody cares what he's thinking.

Chu Yueli didn't even glance at him.

She continued, "Secondly, I am very familiar with Bei Mo's combat capabilities. I don't believe he disappeared without a reason. He must have his own plan."

"If that's the case, why are you so worried and insist on going in person?" Consort Yu also trusted her son, but as a mother, it was impossible for her not to worry at all.

This time, Chu Yueli looked at her seriously and said, "Because I not only hope that King Mo can bring back the Chu family army, but I also want to take over the entire Southern Meng!"