Resisting the Wind and Splendor

When Lu Fengjin left the palace, all he could think about were Consort Rui's words.

Today was indeed an impulsive act; I didn't consider any consequences before rushing to the Mo Prince's residence.

Perhaps his mother was right. He was easily swayed by emotions and was always afraid that Chu Yueli would be heartbroken, desperate, or even unable to go on living. But he never considered whether she might take advantage of him.

As they exited the palace gates, they indeed saw Chu Yueli just coming out as well; she must have gone to find Consort Yu.

As expected, her mother's guess was correct; she did indeed go to Consort Yu to borrow troops from the Qin family.

Such a large-scale war is bound to take over Nanmeng. Besides rescuing Lu Beimo and Chu Xiaohe, is it also a scheme to conquer the world?

"Fifth Imperial Brother." When they met outside the palace, Chu Yueli took the initiative to come over and greet him.

Lu Fengjin simply nodded and said, "I need to go back and prepare everything. I will go out of the city to muster the troops today. However, after the battle outside Hengxian City, my 100,000 troops have been reduced to only 80,000. I may not be able to take down the Wuerqin Alliance."

"Fifth Brother, rest assured, I will find a way to lend you a hand when the time comes," Chu Yueli said.

Something flashed in Lu Fengjin's eyes.

Although we don't yet know the true meaning behind her words, there are different times when it comes to helping, and it may not be as my mother said.

"I wonder how Fourth Princess Sister-in-law will assist me then?" Lu Fengjin asked tentatively.

But Chu Yueli's mind was clearly not on that at the moment; she had seen Lu Yunfei.

Yunfei must be going to the palace to find Consort Yu; she still has many things she hasn't had time to say.

He then gave Lu Fengjin a few perfunctory words and said, "The situation in Nanmeng is still unclear. I haven't figured out how to deploy our forces yet. Fifth Brother, go to Dingzhou first. After we meet in Dingzhou, I will discuss this with you in detail."

She was still used to the old ways. Lu Fengjin always listened to her on the battlefield, so if she had any plans, she could just tell Lu Fengjin directly. There wasn't much need for discussion because Lu Fengjin couldn't give her any good advice.

She was so anxious to stop Lu Yunfei that she didn't realize that her words had somewhat touched a nerve with Lu Fengjin.

As expected, she was unwilling to tell him anything. Could it be that, as her mother said, she would send him as the vanguard to entangle with the Khitan king first, while she would reap the benefits and finally take down the Urchin League when they were both exhausted?

In her heart, there was only Lu Beimo!

She is no longer the Ali who used to be willing to think of herself!

"In that case, see you in Dingzhou!" Lu Fengjin cupped his hands in greeting, exuding a chilling aura, and rode away.

Chu Yueli was not unaware of his dissatisfaction, but at this moment, she had more important things to do.

"Yunfei!"

Just as Lu Yunfei was about to enter the palace, she called out urgently.

But Lu Yunfei ignored her completely, dismounted from his horse, and strode into the palace gate.

In her desperation, Chu Yueli cried out again, "Yunfei, I...I'm injured!"

Lu Yunfei was furious: "Don't even think about lying to me, you..."

Chu Yueli squatted on the ground.

This action terrified the accompanying guards. Two guards rushed over, but were at a loss. Should they go and help the princess?

But then a figure flashed past them.

The next moment, a person was already standing next to the princess.

He was clearly very angry, so angry that he was gritting his teeth, but the way he bent down to help Chu Yueli up was indescribably gentle.

Who else could it be but the Ninth Prince?