Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 392: Somewhat Guilty

A thousand-mile journey to save her husband?

Chu Yueli was stunned for a moment. Why did these words sound somewhat familiar, and even a little... sarcastic?

Suddenly, she opened her eyes wide and said angrily, "Lu Beimo, what exactly have you done?"

"What ability do I have to do anything? I'm the one trapped in the stone forest, waiting to be rescued." The smile in Lu Beimo's eyes flickered.

His unfathomable demeanor infuriated Chu Yueli so much that she wanted to kick him!

He did it on purpose!

"You've spread this message, aren't you afraid I'll do the same thing to you as I did to Lu Fengjin?" He's really audacious. What if she doesn't want to be manipulated?

"You can't bear to see me ruined." Lu Beimo said confidently.

Chu Yueli sneered: "My heart is as hard and cold as a rock, don't you know that?"

"If Ali really is willing to do it, then I can only accept it. Who told me that I am not worthy enough for Ali to keep me in her heart?" But he didn't seem worried at all.

Chu Yueli glared at him, whether out of anger or helplessness, it was hard to tell.

She traveled a thousand miles to save her husband, but this time, there's really no way to clear her name.

The result of trying to clear her name was that it damaged Prince Mo's reputation, and she seemed... to be quite reluctant to do so.

This little devil is too daring!

“Since you’re reluctant to part with it, then save your energy and don’t bother with such trivial matters.” Lu Beimo raised his hand and gently flicked her nose. “Instead, save your energy for how to explain things to Father about your aunts. Of course, what you should be doing now is showing Father that your strength is no less than that of the Chu generals.”

Lu Beimo was right.

Two days later, they arrived in the capital, and the emperor immediately summoned them to the palace.

However, they did not meet the emperor together; the emperor summoned Lu Beimo first.

"The bandits in Hengxian City are all paid to do things. Someone gave them money in advance to enter the city and slaughter people at a specific time. This is not directed at your son. After all, no one can predict who Father will ultimately send to Xishan to suppress the bandits."

Lu Beimo seemed to be able to guess some of those people's intentions, but he also seemed not to be able to guess them all.

The Emperor and An Delu exchanged glances.

It's unclear whether King Mo's guess was genuine or if he was holding something back from them.

But regardless of the circumstances, it's true that there's a powerful force pulling the strings behind the scenes.

And these hands, perhaps, are right there in their palace.

"This time, thanks to Ali, otherwise, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to return." After saying this, Lu Beimo suddenly coughed, indicating that he was still very weak.

The Emperor hurriedly asked, "Your injuries haven't healed yet?"

"Your Majesty, my external injuries have long since healed. However, the poisoning last time was too severe, damaging my internal organs. Ali also warned me that it was not advisable to take action for a while. This time, when I was trapped in the Stone Forest, I accidentally used my internal energy in order to escape, which aggravated my internal injuries."

Upon hearing this, a hint of dark guilt flashed across the Emperor's eyes.

At this point, I felt somewhat regretful.

In an attempt to test his son, he forgot that his son's injuries had not yet fully healed.

He glanced at An Delu: "Let Ali in. I have something I want to say to her."

Upon hearing this, Lu Beimo immediately said softly, "In that case, I shall take my leave."

"No need. You may stay and speak with me." The Emperor waved his hand. "A seat is granted."