Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chu Lingshan took her bowl of noodles and left.

If the Ninth Prince doesn't want to eat it, then we should give it to Madam Qing. It feels like a waste to eat it ourselves.

Seeing her bring noodles to Huo Qing, and the two chatting so comfortably together, even Zi Su, who came out a step later, was a little distracted.

"This girl... is truly extraordinary," Zisu couldn't help but sigh softly.

A girl who dares to openly say which man she likes is truly unique.

"So that's why you think Jing Lei likes such an unusual woman?" Chu Yueli turned around and glanced at her.

Zisu was taken aback, never expecting that her mistress would see through her thoughts.

She was somewhat taken aback and disappointed, but in the end, she felt relieved: "She is indeed different from ordinary women. It's not surprising that Jing Lei would like her."

"Why do you think Jing Lei likes her? Are you bothered by it?" Chu Yueli raised an eyebrow.

Zisu was still somewhat disappointed: "Miss, am I being too petty? Everyone is busy with the expedition, everyone is working hard, but I'm still worrying about this kind of thing?"

In fact, Zisu didn't know why she was like this.

Chu Yueli looked at her and asked cautiously, "So, you like Jing Lei?"

"I don't know." It was true that I didn't know, because I had never thought about this question before.

But ever since she arrived at the military camp, she suddenly discovered that Jing Lei was very cold towards her, yet he was chatting and laughing with Chu Lingshan, and she inexplicably began to feel lost.

He was usually busy traveling and taking care of the young lady and the ladies, so he didn't have the time or energy to think about these things.

But when I'm not busy, my mind sometimes goes blank, and the thought of Jing Lei smiling so brightly and gently at Chu Lingshan makes me feel a little heavy-hearted.

“I think I might actually like him a little.” She sighed.

But thinking about it, I realized I was being too dramatic.

"I may be overthinking things. With a formidable enemy at hand, the most important thing right now is to find Prince Mo and the eldest young master. Why worry about anything else?"

She talked to herself, and finally, she convinced herself.

"Miss, I won't be upset, and this won't affect anything else. Don't worry."

Chu Yueli really didn't have much energy to help her deal with this kind of emotional matter.

As Zisu herself said, they still have a lot to do, and this is indeed not a good time to think about feelings.

“However, people’s hearts are always beyond their control. If you’re unhappy, find something to do to cheer yourself up.” She patted Zisu’s arm and said, “I’ve been really busy lately and haven’t had much energy to take care of your emotions. Zisu, you have to rely on yourself.”

“Or, rely on some people who are willing to help you…” Chu Yueli’s gaze passed over Zisu and landed not far behind her.

Liu Yun was walking quickly over, carrying a few fruits in her hand, which looked like she had picked them nearby.

It's truly remarkable that there's still fruit at this time of year, so early in spring.

"Zisu, look what I found! There are even wild fruits..." Then he saw Chu Yueli standing next to Zisu.

As expected of Xi Shi, who only has eyes for her lover, Liu Yun only saw her clearly when he got close.

Chu Yueli almost laughed, waved her hand to tell Liu Yun not to stand on ceremony, and then walked towards Lu Yunfei.

Behind them, Liu Yun's excited voice could still be heard: "It's very sweet. I've tried it. Zisu, you should try it."

Is it that the falling flowers are willing but the flowing water is indifferent, or that the goddess has a dream but the king is uninterested? Who can say for sure?