Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 107: A Love-Hate Relationship with Her

"Greetings, Consort Rui." Chu Yueli turned around, bowed to Consort Rui, her face showing a calm and composed smile, without the slightest hint of unease.

Consort Rui laughed and said, "Do you hate me to death now? Why bother pretending in front of me?"

That day, she orchestrated a scene where the Emperor slapped her in public. Consort Rui held onto this grudge and could never forget it.

Consort Rui looked at Chu Yueli with anger and resentment.

But when Chu Yueli looked at Consort Rui, her face remained expressionless.

After a moment, Consort Rui suddenly laughed: "You little rascal, you're so young, yet you're more composed than I am. No wonder Jin'er used to rely on you so much."

"Your Majesty flatters me, but may I ask what instructions Your Majesty may offer?" Chu Yueli asked without changing her expression.

"Originally, I wanted to humiliate you... Oh well, although I don't like you as a person, I really admire your talent."

Consort Rui walked slowly toward Chunhe Palace, saying, "Come on, I have something to say to you."

Chu Yueli turned her head to look at the little palace maid beside her and said, "Please tell my maid to wait a moment while I go to Chunhe Palace to pay my respects to Consort Rui."

"Yes." The palace maid curtsied and turned to leave.

In the side hall of Chunhe Palace, soon only Consort Rui, Chu Yueli, and Xiu Mama, who served Consort Rui, remained.

Consort Rui sipped her tea, her exquisitely made-up phoenix eyes sweeping over Chu Yueli before she sneered, "So, if everyone knows you've come to my place, I won't dare harm you, is that it?"

That brat is so careful and meticulous in her actions, she really knows how to proceed step by step.

Consort Rui's feelings towards Chu Yueli were indeed a mixture of love and hate.

I hate her meticulousness, yet I adore her talent.

If a girl like this is by her son's side, how could her son not become a great man in the future?

Chu Yueli remained only smiling, gentle and polite, elegant and poised.

Consort Rui sighed before saying, "Forget it, I don't want to dwell on the past. Today, I've come to discuss a deal with you."

Chu Yueli said calmly, "If Your Majesty has any instructions, please feel free to give them."

Therefore, she was simply listening to Consort Rui's words, not discussing any transaction.

Negotiating deals in the inner palace is a dangerous matter; doing so too easily can displease the emperor.

Consort Rui smiled instead of getting angry: "I really like you. If you are still willing to marry Jin'er, I..."

"Prince Jin has already found another beautiful woman, Your Majesty. It's better not to mention this matter."

"What does he know? That country bumpkin isn't even worthy of carrying your shoes!" This wasn't the first time Consort Rui had said this. She had never hidden her fondness for her daughter-in-law, Chu Yueli, or her disdain for Tuoba Feiyuan.

"Moreover, Ali, I am not discussing this with you. You must understand that you have no right to discuss this with me."

Chu Yueli remained silent, simply holding the tea tray and sitting upright.

Consort Rui continued, "General Chu's marriage is now on the agenda, and I will not give up so easily. Ali, you should know this very well."

"The only difference now is whether this marriage is arranged by me or by the Empress."

She smiled and continued, "Tuoba Feiyuan and Jin'er know very well what General Chu's current situation is, and so do you and I. I don't know if the Empress knows, but if the Empress arranges his marriage, then in the end, the Empress will definitely know very well."

Chu Yueli put down her teacup and looked at her: "So, what does Your Majesty mean?"