Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 180 I felt her intentions.

Two more days passed.

Tomorrow is the day for the autumn hunt.

The atmosphere is tense in all the prefectures now.

The news Qin Wu sent made the already somewhat desolate Prince Jin's mansion even more somber and cold.

"Are you sure the Duke's Mansion really wants to participate in the competition alone?" After resting for a few days, Lu Fengjin's complexion was finally much better today.

Today, he got up early to start working and also had Qin Wu prepare gifts, intending to personally visit the Duke's mansion to express his gratitude.

Of course, there was another reason: he hoped to try to win over Chu Xiaohe again.

After all, Tuoba Feiyuan had recently disappointed him greatly.

Unexpectedly, the message Qin Wu sent him put him in a difficult position.

"When did this happen?" Lu Fengjin's fingers tightened slightly as he held the pen.

"The document that was submitted the night before last was reviewed by Eunuch An yesterday. It is said that after considering it for a long time, he finally agreed."

Qin Wu hesitated for a long time before daring to speak in a low voice: "Your Highness, if the Duke's Mansion really participates in the competition in its own name this time, then... then our Prince Jin's Mansion..."

"Prepare the gifts; I will go there myself."

An hour later, Lu Fengjin appeared in the main hall of the Duke's mansion.

Chu Xiaohe personally hosted them, but Chu Yueli was nowhere to be seen.

"Where is Ali?" Lu Fengjin asked.

Chu Xiaohe could clearly tell that Prince Jin's tone was absolutely gentle when he mentioned Ali today.

He had assumed that if their Duke's Mansion participated in the Autumn Hunt in their own name, Prince Jin would be furious when he arrived.

But he showed no sign of anger whatsoever.

"Ali has gone to the Earl's residence," Chu Xiaohe said softly.

"What is she going to the Earl's mansion for? Do you think the people there will be kind to her?" Lu Fengjin frowned, looking somewhat anxious.

Chu Xiaohe also frowned, not because he was anxious, but because he wondered why Prince Jin's attitude towards their Ali had changed again.

He asked calmly, "I wonder what important matter brings Your Highness to the residence today?"

Most likely, it's still about the autumn hunt tomorrow. However, Chu Xiaohe had already made up his mind that if their Duke's Mansion participated, so be it. No matter what Lu Fengjin said today, he would not change his decision.

Moreover, this was Ali's decision, and he couldn't change it at all.

Unexpectedly, Lu Fengjin smiled and said, "It's nothing. I just felt a bit better today, so I came here specifically to thank General Chu and Ali."

"Your Highness, there's no need for such formalities. My subordinate and Ali were merely following orders."

Lu Fengjin just smiled and didn't say anything. He picked up his cup and drank his tea, as if he wanted to continue the conversation slowly.

Chu Xiaohe glanced at Chu Yi and suddenly said, "Go to the Earl's mansion and invite Miss back. Tell her... the Prince is waiting for her."

He had never agreed to let Ali go to the Earl's mansion, and Ali didn't even bring Chu Yi with her, so Chu Xiaohe was always worried.

Lu Fengjin seemed to have thought of something as well, and turned to look at Qin Wu: "To show my sincerity to Ali, you and Chu Yi should go together."

"Yes!" Qin Wu bowed and immediately followed Chu Yi out the door.

Chu Xiaohe was somewhat displeased, but he did not show it.

He said, "Your Highness, this is ultimately a matter between the Duke's Mansion and the Earl's Mansion..."

"General Chu, I have known you for many years, and I do not wish to beat around the bush in front of you."

Lu Fengjin sighed softly, his words carrying a hint of desolation, yet also a hint of brightness.

"I was wrong in the past. This time, A-Li really moved me deeply. There are some things I want to make clear to A-Li. No matter what decision A-Li makes in the end, I have truly felt her feelings for me."