Many people think that Chu Yu, who never enters the court as an official and doesn’t do serious work, spends his days flaunting with a group of second-generation lords, is a man without skills. Yet no one notices that Chu Yu is not the same Chu Yu as five years ago.
From the day he met Yun Jinnian, watching helplessly as Yun Jinnian cried in his arms, pounding his chest and accusing him of bullying her too, he began to change.
Having witnessed the cruelty and heartlessness of the royal family, Yun Jinnian became the only pure land in his heart, and his sole attachment. He absolutely cannot allow even the slightest mistake to occur in front of Yun Jinnian.
When Zhou Yunshen arrived in Tianchu Country and refused to leave, he understood Zhou Yunshen’s intentions.
Today is Yun Jinnian’s coming-of-age ceremony, and he is even more aware that Zhou Yunshen will try to stop him from arriving on time. Openly, he brings Luoyi and Luo’er, while secretly he has already arranged everything. As long as Zhou Yunshen’s men dare show themselves, he is determined to make Zhou Yunshen suffer both loss of men and wives!
Thinking of this, he strikes even harder, showcasing his skills with great prowess, slaughtering the assassins that approach him one by one, leaving none alive.
Looking at the ground full of corpses.
Chu Yu sheathed his sword, "Let the Princess Residence come here. In broad daylight, how can there be assassins in the Capital City? What is the Princess Residence doing?"
Chu Yu swaggered up into the carriage, looking at Princess Jinfeng, "Were you scared?"
Princess Jinfeng shook her head, "Such assassination attempts happen several times a year. I’m just worried about brother!"
Looking at Chu Yu’s immaculate body, not even a drop of blood stained.
One cannot help but wonder if it came to a confrontation between Leng Binghan and brother, who would have the greater chance of winning?
"What are you worrying about me for? Today is Jinnian’s birthday; I will ensure everything is perfect!"
He had promised her to attend her coming-of-age ceremony. Although he cannot personally pin the hairpin for her, he hoped to see her first hairpin adorned.
"Brother treats Jinnian so well!"
Even better than he treats me!
Princess Jinfeng can’t help but feel a bit jealous.
But she also understands, family and lovers are different, especially with Yun Jinnian’s appearance giving her brother so much that she, as a sister, couldn’t give, nor can.
Chu Yu smiled at Princess Jinfeng, "You are my sister. That will never change in this lifetime. Don’t overthink it. If Leng Binghan truly cares for you, he would never make you a concubine. As long as he is willing to marry you as his wife, even if there’s only a one-in-ten chance, I will help you make it ten out of ten. Jinfeng, no matter who you like, I will support you. But if the person doesn’t value you, even if you resent me for a lifetime, I won’t let you demean yourself!"
Afraid that Jinfeng might not understand, he continued saying, "If he has you in his heart, he wouldn’t let you suffer the slightest grievance. Leng Binghan is not a man without skills, but he can only make you a concubine—such a man is not worth having!"
Princess Jinfeng suddenly felt very wronged, throwing herself into Chu Yu’s arms, "Brother, I know everything you said, but I am so unwilling. I saved his life and bore him his first son. We’ve shared so many firsts, yet he cannot see my devotion, my true feelings. For the throne and grand plans, he can marry another woman. Brother, tell me, is the throne really that important? If it were you, between Jinnian and the throne, whom would you choose?"
Chu Yu held the tearful Princess Jinfeng tightly, thinking for a while before saying, "If it really comes down to choosing one or the other, and only one, I would definitely choose Jinnian. I believe she would be willing to stay with me through thick and thin. A throne is inherently lonely; if one cannot even protect the woman he loves, what is the point of ruling? Zhaozhao, listen to me; forget Leng Binghan and start anew!"