Resisting the Wind and Splendor

"In this way, no one can compete with him for the position of crown prince, and when the emperor sees that the Qin family is willing to send troops to help the Lu royal family recover the southern Meng, the emperor's concerns about the Qin family will be lessened."

Chu Yueli broke down Yu Fei's defenses with each word: "The Qin family can make Bei Mo the crown prince without having to contend with the emperor, and the old Duke's wish can also be fulfilled. Mother, don't you think this is killing three birds with one stone?"

Consort Yu glared at her, knowing full well that she was just trying to comfort her. Consort Yu didn't know what she and Lu Fengjin had truly promised each other.

Consort Yu also knew that Chu Yueli and her son might have other ideas, and she didn't know whether Bei Mo would really want to be emperor.

However, despite knowing this, she couldn't utter a single word of rebuttal.

Chu Yueli emphasized her words slightly at the end: "Mother, I really don't have much time left. Bei Mo is still waiting for me. I don't have time for you to hesitate."

She took Yufei's hand and walked out of the hall with her. "Mother, let's go to the Duke of Qin's mansion. Now, right now! I'm waiting for you, and Bei Mo is waiting for you too."

……

Consort Yu has left.

Chu Yueli also left.

However, Lu Fengjin was kept in the palace, but was stopped by Consort Rui.

Consort Rui was so angry she almost wanted to curse.

In fact, she had been cursing, but she wasn't cursing her own son; she was cursing someone else.

"It was Chu Yueli, wasn't it? It must be that bitch! That bitch instigated you, making you so blind that you listened to everything she said! What kind of bewitching drug did she give you! Why don't you wake up after being hurt once, and are still being deceived and used by her?"

Lu Fengjin sat in a chair, took the tea brought by the nanny, and slowly drank it.

He listened to whatever Consort Rui was saying, but he didn't say a word, so it was unclear whether he had actually heard a thing or not.

It was getting late, but he reserved time for his mother, at least enough time to listen to her scolding.

He was afraid that if he didn't let his mother vent her anger, she would become depressed and upset, which would harm her health after he left.

But Consort Rui was clearly not satisfied with just scolding. After she finished scolding him, she noticed that her son remained calm and composed, and she realized that he had not taken her words to heart at all.

"Do you think that since you've already informed your father, I can't stop this?"

He's so arrogant and fearless, when has he ever cared about her?

"I have plenty of ways to disqualify you from going to war."

Consort Rui's expression was solemn, but Lu Fengjin remained calm throughout.

He calmly said, "Mother, I have already told Father that I came here to say goodbye first. I am in good health today, and Father knows this well. If I were to suddenly fall ill here with you, Father would understand that someone does not want me to contribute to the country."

"You!" Consort Rui's face changed several times, and finally, she stomped her foot in anger and started cursing again: "You...you unfilial son! Nanmeng is a dangerous place. Lu Beimo wants to go and show off his heroism, so let him go and show off to his heart's content. Why did you go and join in the fun?"

"Chu Yueli traveled a thousand miles to save her husband, what are you doing there? If you bring him back, he will become a threat to you in the future, so why are you saving him?"

Consort Rui truly couldn't understand what was going on in her son's head.

"If Chu Yue leaves to save her husband, wouldn't it be the best outcome for you if they could die there together? If Lu Beimo dies, there will be no one to compete with you for the crown prince position! Wouldn't that be better? Why do you insist on going? What are you thinking?"