Resisting the Wind and Splendor

The banquet at the palace tonight is exceptionally large.

This time, the capital was besieged and the emperor was in danger. It was only thanks to a group of loyal generals and the protection of princes and nobles that the empress's conspiracy was thwarted.

After this battle, everyone knew that for a long time, civil officials would be far less important than military generals in Dongling.

Because the emperor has now decided that only military generals can protect his safety.

Because of this, it is said that many generals will be receiving rewards tonight.

Chu Yueli and Lu Beimo had just entered the palace when they encountered Chu Xiaohe.

Without needing to say more, Chu Yueli simply glanced at him, and Chu Xiaohe nodded.

Tuoba Liuli, along with the people from the Duke's Mansion, joined up with Lu Yunfei and the others. At this moment, they should have already left the capital in batches.

“There are many people watching outside the Duke’s Mansion. They don’t dare to keep too close an eye on the Prince Mo’s Mansion, so they set their sights on the Duke’s Mansion.”

That's why it's more difficult for the people from the Duke's Mansion to leave than for the people from the Prince Mo's Mansion.

"But Ali, tonight, everyone in the palace will probably be watching you and Prince Mo. You must be extra careful."

Chu Yueli and Lu Beimo both understood this principle.

They wanted to leave before the banquet ended, but it was difficult.

However, leaving after the banquet is over is even more difficult.

What they can think of, the Emperor can also think of. The Emperor is unwilling to break off relations, but he will never give them any chance to tear apart the surface of peace.

"The Emperor's men should send the message back soon. Since he can't get back to Mother Consort and Bao'er, he should take action."

A force of hundreds of thousands is no small matter; for the emperor, it is enough to shake his empire.

Unless Lu Beimo is willing to obediently relinquish his military power and accept the emperor's arrangement to become a ruler without military power, this calamity tonight will be difficult to avoid.

The three exchanged glances, and then, as guests began to arrive, they said nothing more.

Soon, Lu Fengjin also arrived.

After he arrived, he went straight to Lu Beimo and Chu Yueli, poured himself a glass of wine, cupped his hands in greeting to the two of them, and drank it all in one gulp.

After finishing his drink, Lu Fengjin turned to leave, his steps heavy.

Behind him, Chu Yueli said, "Prince Jin, may we sit down and have a chat?"

Lu Fengjin paused in his steps.

Jing Lei immediately ordered someone to bring a chair so that Lu Fengjin could sit next to Lu Beimo.

"I...I'm leaving tomorrow for the Northern Frontier," Lu Fengjin said softly.

He looked up at the sky and sighed, "Such a beautiful moon in the capital, I'm afraid I won't have the chance to see it again in the future."

Chu Yueli also looked at the bright moon above her head, her heart filled with indescribable feelings.

So this is how most of the princes of the royal family ultimately ended up.

If you're not going to be the one in power, then you can only either be a powerless, carefree prince, or go and guard the border.

Memories of the past are like smoke, one scene after another returning to my mind, and at this moment I can no longer describe my feelings.

Perhaps, everything has completely returned to calm.

"Fourth brother, it seems like we haven't had a proper drink together in all these years."

Lu Fengjin poured a glass for Lu Beimo and then filled his own glass.

They had actually drunk together many times, but each time they drank, they had something on their minds.

Perhaps it should be said that they are all plotting something, or guarding against something.

But tonight is different.

Tonight, there's no need to be on guard against anything anymore, because we're no longer in a competitive relationship.

"Fourth brother, I'd like to offer you a toast."