Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Yueli left the Mo Wang Mansion in the afternoon.

When she left, Consort Yu had not yet arrived, but she knew that Consort Yu would definitely come as soon as possible after persuading the Duke of Qin.

She loved both her sons equally.

Zisu and Liuyun accompanied her on this trip.

Jing Lei had already gone to Qinyang ahead of everyone else.

It was extremely urgent, and many things were not properly prepared, but everything that needed to be brought had been brought.

Zisu also brought a carload of medicinal herbs, mostly tonics.

When it came to the fact that her mistress was going to personally lead the expedition, Zisu was extremely flustered. She knew her mistress's situation better than anyone else.

This long journey must have been exhausting; I wonder if the young lady's health can handle it.

However, Zisu now has an added worry.

"What if the Ninth Prince insists on going to find you after he wakes up?" She couldn't help but turn around and look.

The team is still preparing and will be ready to depart soon.

They only took a dozen or so guards with them this time, and did not set off with Prince Jin's entourage.

The plan is to travel for the next two days and arrive in Qinyang by noon on the third day.

However, Chu Yueli's idea was to travel through the night and make sure to arrive in Qinyang before nightfall tomorrow so that the troops could be mustered at night and they could set off for Dingzhou early the next morning.

They agreed to meet with Prince Jin's army in Dingzhou to discuss which route to take into southern Mongolia.

The guards behind were still inspecting the carriages and vehicles. The gates of the Prince's mansion were quiet at this time, with only two guards on duty and no one coming out to see them off.

Zisu was genuinely worried about how the Ninth Prince would behave after waking up. What if Consort Yu failed to calm him down?

"Mother Consort naturally has her own methods. At worst, let him sleep for a few more days." Consort Yu has been traveling the world for so many years, what kind of medicinal herbs doesn't she have on hand?

Getting Lu Yunfei to sleep for a few more days shouldn't be too difficult.

“But he…” Zisu sighed, and said helplessly, “He will definitely be very disappointed.”

A young man like the Ninth Prince may not have the best temper, but he is a very kind-hearted person, a fact that even Zisu can clearly see.

Who could bear to hurt such a kind and innocent person?

Chu Yueli didn't say anything more.

She felt even more heartache than Zisu.

But she was helpless.

"Your Highness, we may depart now," Liu Yun said, leaning towards her from behind.

Chu Yueli nodded.

The group set off immediately and exited through the city gate a short while later.

However, to Chu Yueli's utter surprise, a team was already waiting for her outside the city gate.

"Sister-in-law?" She really didn't expect that the person leading the team would be Tuoba Liuli.

Tuoba Liuli, dressed in military attire and holding a long spear, sat on a tall horse, staring intently at Chu Yueli.

Behind her were more than a dozen people, all of whom were guards and maids from the Duke's mansion.

Seeing Chu Yueli leave the city, Tuoba Liuli leaped off her horse and nimbly walked to Chu Yueli, kneeling down on one knee.

"General Chu, I am Tuoba Liuli, the wife of the Marquis of Dingbei of the Duke's Mansion. I have learned the complete Chu Family Army spear technique from my husband. I have come here today to beg you to grant me permission to join the Chu Family Army and go to Southern Mongolia with you to lend a helping hand to the Chu Family Army!"

Zisu turned to look at Chu Yueli, utterly astonished: "Miss, the young mistress..."

The young mistress is also going to Nanmeng. I've never heard them mention this before!