Resisting the Wind and Splendor

Chapter 108 Only your child is qualified to inherit the throne.

"I hope you and Jin'er will get married. As for General Chu, the bride I have arranged for him will naturally be a beautiful and intelligent woman who will wholeheartedly assist him."

Before Chu Yue could finish speaking, Consort Rui continued, "Of course, if you, Ali, are unwilling to reconcile with Jin'er, then General Chu's new wife may very well be an arrogant and domineering person. In that case, she might just spread General Chu's secret to everyone."

"And your Duke's mansion, things are peaceful now, but if this newlywed lady starts making a scene, even the Duke might not be able to handle it... Ali, I'm just saying, maybe."

Her smile was very kind and gentle.

“Ah Li, what do we women want in this life? Isn’t it to have a powerful husband who can bring us wealth and luxury for the rest of our lives? Jin’er has gone astray for a while now, but you and I both know that he’s just temporarily bewitched.”

"You know in your heart how much he used to like you. His current attraction to that country girl is just for novelty, and he'll get tired of her soon."

Chu Yueli lowered her eyes and remained silent.

Consort Rui continued, "Actually, with your intelligence, Ali, you should know that a man who marries into the royal family is destined to share his husband with other women for the rest of his life."

Consort Rui looked at her.

Although Chu Yueli didn't speak, Consort Rui knew that the little girl was extremely resistant.

"To be honest, when I was young, I also thought about things like being one person for life, holding hands and growing old together. But in the end, these are just wishful thinking on the part of us women."

Throughout history, which monarch could truly love only a beautiful woman and not their kingdom?

"If even a prince is like this, then the emperor is even more so. Ali, do you want your husband to live a mediocre life, just staying by your side, or do you hope that he will be above all others and be revered by all the people?"

"Let a young girl's thoughts remain buried in her heart. When she grows up, her thoughts should become more realistic."

At this moment, when Consort Rui looked at Chu Yueli, there was no longer any resentment or hatred in her eyes.

She said softly, "When you have children in the future, you'll understand that all that love and romance... that nonsense is utterly worthless. Your life will only be dedicated to your children. Husband? Ha..."

She chuckled.

Chu Yueli looked at her, a hint of surprise flashing in her eyes.

Consort Rui laughed and said, "Did I scare you? But in truth, which woman in the harem doesn't think this way? Ali, as long as you agree to this, I will also agree to this. In the future, only your child will be qualified to inherit everything. Do you understand?"

Chu Yueli pursed her lips, remaining silent, her expression seemingly somewhat grave.

Consort Rui continued to persuade, "Ali..."

“Your Majesty, he only has Tuoba Feiyuan in his heart. Even if I agree, what good will it do? You can’t even persuade him! Besides, he promised Tuoba Feiyuan that he would be with her for life. Does Your Majesty want me to live a life of widowhood after I marry him?”

"He actually said such a thing!" Consort Rui's face darkened, then she coaxed, "Ali, don't worry about that. I have a way to make him change his mind."

Chu Yueli said softly, "This matter... I need to think about it carefully."

"Alright, then I'll give you three days to think it over carefully."

Chu Yueli looked at her, her face full of conflict.

Consort Rui smiled and said, "Then, I'll give you ten days, Ali, how about that?"

In the end, Chu Yueli didn't say whether it was good or bad, but her expression was solemn. After paying her respects, she left.

As she watched her departing figure from afar, Granny Xiu whispered, "Your Highness, look at her expression, has she really been persuaded by you?"