Resisting the Wind and Splendor

What is the meaning of Chapter 415?

"As a mother, I naturally care about this, but I did make a mistake."

This time, Consort Yu still insisted on holding Chu Yueli's hand.

The girl's hands were ice-cold; she actually felt insecure, and Consort Yu now knew that.

"Little Ali, would you like to hear what's on my mind?" she asked.

Chu Yueli hurriedly said, "Your Majesty, please speak."

“At first, your mother and I only met secretly. My maternal clan had some ideas, and the Emperor knew about it. The Emperor was unhappy, and my maternal clan and I became a thorn in the Emperor's side.”

"To put the Emperor at ease, we have almost no dealings with various forces in the court, including your Duke's Mansion."

Having said that, Chu Yueli finally understood.

Since the Emperor has designs on Consort Yu's maternal family, Consort Yu's continued association with the Duke's family would only implicate the Duke's family.

Unexpectedly, that was the reason for her absence that day. As a result, she didn't have much of an impression of Lu Beimo afterward. One reason was that Lu Beimo had grown up and was away on campaigns for a long time, often not in the capital.

On the other hand, it was also because the mother and Consort Yu saw each other less often.

"Later, probably because my father and brothers behaved well, the Emperor finally became more willing to be close to them, and the alarm bells on my body were lifted, so I was able to visit your mother again. It's a pity that at that time..."

It was about six or seven years ago when suddenly a terrible piece of news came back: Ruonan was gone, along with several generals from the Duke's mansion, who died on the battlefield.

“After your mother passed away, I fell seriously ill and recuperated for a very long time. Later, you and Prince Jin got together, but I have never gotten along with Consort Rui. If I get along with you, I'm afraid Consort Rui will dislike you again.”

"But actually I'm not happy either. You were supposed to be my future daughter-in-law, but you're always following Prince Jin around, and even your elder brother has become a deputy general in Prince Jin's army. I'm not happy, so I won't go to see you anymore. It's all my fault, I have a bad temper."

"Your Majesty, it's my fault." Chu Yueli lowered her eyes.

How can you say it's because she has a bad temper?

She didn't hold a grudge against herself; her temper was already better than anyone else's.

"It's not your fault. You were kept in the dark and didn't know anything. Fortunately, the misunderstanding has been cleared up now. I was wrong, but my Mo'er is really, really good to you."

She gently squeezed Chu Yueli's hand and said softly, "Although his face is disfigured, he was very handsome before he was disfigured, much more handsome than that Prince Jin. A-Li, don't despise him, he is truly devoted to you."

Chu Yueli opened her mouth, wanting to speak, but stubbornly held back.

She had no idea that Prince Mo's face was completely unharmed.

What is Lu Beimo thinking? He kept such an important matter from even his own mother.

However, since Lu Beimo didn't say anything, she couldn't reveal the truth either. Even if she were to say something, it should be her son who told her personally.

She could only pretend not to know.

"How could I possibly despise him? It is already a great fortune for me that King Mo does not despise me."

Upon hearing this, Consort Yu's eyes lit up immediately: "Then your marriage..."

“My parents died in battle in Southern Mongolia, and several uncles whose remains have not yet been recovered. I spoke with Prince Mo and asked him to give me a year so I could go to Southern Mongolia first.”

Actually, marriage is a bit scary for Chu Yueli now. It's not that she doesn't like Lu Beimo, but she doesn't know how to handle their relationship.

She never shirks her responsibilities, except for this one.

Consort Yu shook her head and said, "Your going to Nanmeng may not be a good thing for you."

Chu Yueli was taken aback and looked up at her: "What do you mean by that, Your Majesty?"