Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 472 Your life-or-death struggle is your business

After nightfall, guests began to arrive one after another.

Everyone received their invitations at the last minute. The banquet came too suddenly, and many people who had other things to do ended up coming.

There are several reasons. First, although the Marquis of Dingbei was only a marquis, he was personally appointed by the emperor as a second-rank official, which meant he received more attention from the emperor than some first-rank officials.

He is now a second-rank marquis, and who knows what the future holds? Such a young master has a limitless future.

Moreover, Chu Xiaohe and his sister are both well-known in the court. After the autumn hunt, who doesn't know them?

Chu Xiaohe now holds multiple positions and is undoubtedly the emperor's new favorite.

The second reason is that I heard that Prince Mo has been pursuing Miss Li recently, and his offensive is very fierce. Today, he even took the initiative to come and help.

You have to understand, he is a prince of the royal family, and no one knows if he will become the new emperor in the future.

Even if he were not the emperor, the King of the Northern Frontier would still wield absolute power, and anyone who became emperor would have to curry favor with him.

He, however, was trying to curry favor with the Chu siblings.

Thirdly, the Seventh Princess of Dongzhou has been staying at the Duke's Mansion recently, and it is said that she has a close relationship with Chu Xiaohe. Some people have also heard that the marriage between the Seventh Princess and Prince Ning is going to be canceled, perhaps because of Chu Xiaohe.

In short, Chu Xiaohe, this rising star in the court, is currently at the height of his power. Even if you don't want to curry favor with him, you shouldn't offend him.

Therefore, all the guests who were invited to the banquet came, and those who couldn't come also found a way to come.

Prince Ning has also arrived.

As soon as I entered, I saw those two figures in the distance.

He couldn't help but hurry over: "Fourth Imperial Brother!"

"Third brother, you've come too. Please come in and have a seat." Lu Beimo waved his hand, sounding very polite, but his eyes revealed a hint of contempt beneath his indifference.

It's him!

It must be him!

"Prince Ning, please come in." Chu Yueli greeted him with a gentle smile that was undeniably beautiful, but to Lu Shangfeng, it was like a fire that made him tremble.

It's her! It's her footsteps!

He heard it clearly!

At this moment, Lu Shangfeng could no longer hold back. He strode over, his fingertips trembling with anger: "Fourth Imperial Brother! The people last night were you and Chu Yueli!"

Lu Beimo raised an eyebrow, seemingly unaware of what he was talking about: "Last night, Ali and I were indeed chasing after the rebels. Third brother, your intelligence network is indeed impressive. You know everything about Ali and me. I admire you."

"Do you know what I'm saying!" Lu Shangfeng gritted his teeth in anger. "How dare you..."

"What are you talking about, Third Brother? Could it be that I did something else with Ali last night that you discovered?" Lu Beimo's tone made it clear that no one would believe him if he said he didn't do it.

In particular, the way he looked at Lu Shangfeng, his smile concealed a dagger that nearly made Lu Shangfeng cough up blood and die.

"You! You guys!"

"Your Highness, your bickering with Prince Mo is between you two and has nothing to do with me, a weak woman. Don't drag me into it."

Chu Yueli winked at him, looking innocent and pitiful at the same time.

“You are a high and mighty prince. If you falsely accuse me of kicking him until he cried for his mother and then kicking you until you screamed like a pig being slaughtered, then even without evidence, the power of gossip is immense. I am just a weak woman and cannot withstand such rumors. Your Highness, it is your business to fight to the death with Prince Mo, but please let me go.”