Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 188, the Autumn Hunt, is a major turning point.

The Emperor decided to postpone the autumn hunt, and everyone knew that this was absolutely for the sake of Prince Jin.

After all, Prince Jin was injured in Xishan recently and needs some time to recuperate.

"In other words, the Emperor still prefers Prince Jin to hold the Dragon Guard's token. In his heart, Prince Jin is still more important than Prince Mo."

Chu Yueli's words made Chu Xiaohe fall into deep thought.

After a long while, Chu Xiaohe said, "Although Mo Wang conquered the Northern Frontier and is the number one contributor to Dongling, it seems that the Emperor still cares about the fact that he was disfigured."

Throughout history, how many emperors were not handsome and dignified?

Ultimately, if the emperor were to always wear a mask, it would indeed damage the dignity of the royal family.

“But, Ali, our relationship with the Prince Jin’s mansion has reached rock bottom, and I’m afraid it will be very difficult to improve it.”

The Battle of Xishan damaged Prince Jin's reputation as a war god. When the autumn hunt is held, the people will know that the Duke's Mansion and Prince Jin's Mansion are no longer one entity. At that time, Prince Jin's reputation as a war god will be even more difficult to protect.

Their relationship can never go back to what it was.

"If Prince Jin gains power in the future, our Duke's Mansion will find it difficult to maintain its position in the capital."

"So, what you mean, elder brother, is that we should start serving King Mo from now on?" Chu Yueli looked at Chu Xiaohe, her thin lips slightly pursed.

Chu Xiaohe simply looked at her and asked, "Ali, what do you think?"

"I saw the Emperor that day, and he was indeed not in good health. It seemed that he was quite ill."

"Ah Li?" Chu Xiaohe was startled and hurriedly glanced at Chu Yi.

Chu Yi and Zi Su quickly retreated outside the door and stood guard there themselves.

Chu Yueli's expression did not change much. She continued, "The Emperor's breathing seems relatively stable. However, his complexion is ashen. It must be due to the internal injuries he suffered when he was young, which have started to flare up frequently in the last two years."

"So, you mean that the matter of establishing an heir is imminent?" But Chu Xiaohe had seen the Emperor recently, and he couldn't see any problem with the Emperor's health at all.

He spoke like an ordinary person, with a strong and clear voice.

However, he inexplicably trusted Chu Yueli.

If Ali says the Emperor is unwell, then he must be unwell.

"Ah Li, what should we do next?" The Autumn Hunt is probably the biggest turning point at this stage.

The question of which prince or nobleman holds the Dragon Guard's token this year will have a significant impact on the selection of the heir apparent.

“The Mo King’s face has always been a major obstacle to his ascension to the throne.” Chu Yueli thought for a moment before saying, “Brother, I’ll get some medicine these next few days, and you can send it to the Mo King.”

"So, Ali, have you really thought it through and decided to pledge allegiance to King Mo?"

"Not necessarily, but we can't afford to offend anyone." It's just about self-preservation; it's not like we're siding with anyone.

So on that day, Chu Xiaohe went to the Mo Prince's mansion, but not long after, he returned with the medicine intact.

"His Highness said that if... you are truly sincere, please deliver the medicine to him in person tomorrow." Chu Xiaohe was in a difficult position.

Chu Yueli was also in a dilemma.

This big devil is being dramatic again.

She snorted and put the medicine away: "Take it or leave it. If you don't want it, fine. Anyway, I've already made my stance clear to him. Even if he gains power in the future, he probably won't be the first to come after us."

Don't give up.

What kind of behavior is it to ask her to personally deliver the medicine? They're both unmarried, and who knows how many rumors and gossips will circulate then.

...The day of the autumn hunting festival was drawing ever closer.

At this moment, the Prince Jin's residence was shrouded in gloom and despair.