latelenovela Chapter 38 The aura of a great general on his body
Chapter 38 The aura of a great general on his body
The Empress frowned: "They're just idle gossip, why bother taking them to heart?"
"Your Majesty, you are unaware that the news has spread throughout the palace today, and I've heard it's causing quite a stir outside the city as well. Rumors are circulating that when I was in the army, I slept with Prince Jin every night, and that many soldiers personally heard my lewd sounds."
As soon as Chu Yueli spoke, everyone fell silent again, their faces burning with embarrassment.
Even the Empress couldn't help but blush.
Saying such things on the spot is indeed very embarrassing.
The Emperor was looking at Chu Yueli at that moment.
Chu Yueli knelt upright, her delicate figure giving one the illusion of being towering and indomitable.
She spoke clearly and distinctly what no other girl dared to say, without a trace of shyness.
The Emperor saw in this young girl the great generalship of the Marquis of yesteryear!
I was overwhelmed with emotion.
"I understand now. Someone with ulterior motives is spreading rumors to ruin Ali's and the Duke's Mansion's reputation."
His gaze swept over Consort Rui.
At that moment, Consort Rui felt a chill run through her body, and her face turned deathly pale.
But she couldn't say a word to explain herself; to speak now would be like protesting too much.
The Emperor's gaze then swept over everyone at the banquet, his voice icy and authoritative: "Rumors stop with the wise! From this day forward, if I hear of anyone daring to spread this matter again, they will be executed without mercy!"
Everyone at the banquet was trembling with fear.
Several girls in the distance suddenly felt their legs go weak and knelt down with a thud.
The Emperor gave a cold snort.
A bunch of wicked creatures!
He withdrew his gaze and looked at Chu Yueli, but softened his voice: "Ali and General Chu have made great contributions in quelling the rebellion this time, and are heroes of Dongling. Ali, please stay here tonight and celebrate with everyone for the Mo King's victory!"
Chu Yueli looked at him, unable to hide her gratitude, and bowed respectfully, saying, "Thank you, Your Majesty!"
As she lowered her head, tears slowly slid down her cheeks.
But she didn't want anyone to see this tear, so she raised her hand and quietly wiped it away.
An orphan girl, without the protection of her parents, and with even her older brother having been defiled, everyone could manipulate her as easily as they would an ant.
But she refused to accept it!
She was determined to stand tall and proud, no matter how heavy the sky above her head might be.
Looking up, I unexpectedly met a pair of eyes that were cold yet held a complex glint in them.
Chu Yue felt a slight tightness in her chest. She leaned forward slightly to greet Lu Beimo before walking to her seat with Chu Xiaohe and sitting down together.
But at this moment, there is still one person kneeling on the ground.
Lu Fengjin.
His father did not tell him to get up, so he dared not move for the time being.
Consort Rui stood to the side, her whole body tense. Neither the Empress nor the Emperor had allowed her to take her seat, so she dared not go anywhere at this moment.
The Emperor gave them a cold look and said displeasedly, "He's injured like this, why aren't you taking him back to treat his wounds?"
Consort Rui almost cried!
The Emperor is preventing her son from staying and attending the banquet with everyone!
Son, you have displeased your father.
...The banquet ended very late, and because the Emperor was present, no one dared to leave during it.
By the time the emperor left his seat, it was nearly midnight.
His Majesty drank quite a bit tonight; it's clear he's in a good mood now that Prince Mo is back.
Although the King of Ink was wearing a mask, judging from the Emperor's behavior tonight, he did not seem to think that the King of Ink's appearance was damaged or had any impact.
So, shouldn't we reconsider the selection of the crown prince?
The ministers had different thoughts.
As soon as the Prince of Mo returned to the capital, the landscape of the dynasty seemed to have completely changed.
Late at night, Chu Yueli, who had drunk a couple of extra cups of wine, got into the carriage with Zisu's help.
As soon as the carriage left the palace gates, Zisu couldn't help but cheer: "Miss, you were right when you said the Empress wouldn't be angry with you tonight! Not only was she not angry, she even seemed to pity you!"
Chu Xiaohe, however, was not as happy as she was.
He looked at Chu Yueli with deep concern: "Ali, the Emperor may not say it, but he understands very well what you've done. Consort Rui will probably not escape punishment this time. You have completely offended Consort Rui!"
Chu Xiaohe's words are not without reason.
That night, after the Emperor left the Imperial Garden, he soon kicked open Consort Rui's door himself.