Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 414 Now, it's time to fulfill the promise.

"I wasn't wronged." Chu Yueli lowered her eyes, not letting anyone see any emotion in them.

It was no easy task for her to trust someone, and Consort Yu could see that as well.

This child has certainly suffered a lot.

Otherwise, why would it be like this?

“When you were very young, your mother often brought you to the palace to see me. After all, it wasn’t easy for me to leave the palace, but I wanted to see your mother.”

Life in the palace was miserable, something these children couldn't possibly understand.

"Actually, your connection with Mo'er is much deeper than that of Prince Jin, but you were too young at the time and have long forgotten. You even kissed Mo'er when you were little, I saw it all."

Chu Yue blushed; she already knew about this from Lu Beimo.

But I was just a one or two-year-old child back then, and now I can't remember anything at all.

Looking at her rosy little face, Yufei thought it was the prettiest face she had ever seen among all the little girls.

“You were already exceptionally beautiful when you were very young, a lovely little doll, loved by everyone who saw you. The first time my son Mo’er saw you, he told me that he wanted this little girl.”

As for what he needed this little girl for, even Lu Beimo at the time probably didn't understand.

He was only seven or eight years old at that time.

“You really enjoy playing with him, and he’s only gentle with you. You might not know, but my son was cold and aloof from the day he was born. I don’t know who he takes after, not me, not his father either. He’s like someone I picked up off the street.”

"Your Majesty, please be careful with your words." The royal bloodline cannot be joked about like this.

However, when Chu Yueli looked at Consort Yu again and saw the smile in Consort Yu's eyes, she finally let down her guard a little.

This lady was truly the most forthright of all the ladies she had ever met.

Her behavior lacked any of the decorum expected of a palace lady; her conversation was straightforward and cheerful; even the way she looked at you was direct, generous, and honest.

She suddenly wondered if she was being too cautious.

Yu Fei didn't pay attention to her reminder and continued to smile happily: "But it is really disheartening. She didn't like to smile when she was a child, and she became even colder when she grew up. We haven't seen each other for many years, and when we met, she didn't even say that she missed me. Really, she is not considerate at all."

Chu Yueli smiled slightly, thinking of Lu Beimo's face, which was indeed naturally cold, and the thought of him saying "I miss you" to his mother seemed a little awkward.

But when he's with her, he's quite the rogue.

But this matter cannot be discussed in front of Consort Yu, as it would be somewhat biased.

"By the way, you said when you were little that you would marry Mo'er when you grew up. Isn't it time to keep your promise? Look how deeply Mo'er loves you. He's had a tough time too."

Consort Yu wanted to hold Chu Yueli's hand, but Chu Yueli instinctively dodged it.

“Your Majesty, you should know about my affair with Prince Jin. My reputation is not good. After all, I broke off my engagement with Prince Jin. If I were to marry Prince Mo now, neither the Emperor nor the people would be happy.”

She can pretend not to know when the people are unhappy.

If the Emperor is unhappy, it will affect Lu Beimo's future.

As the mother of the Prince of Mo, does Consort Yu not care about these things?

Which empress wouldn't want her son to stand out from the crowd, ideally becoming the crown prince and eventually the ruler of the country?

King Mo definitely has the power!