Murong Jue suddenly felt a lump in his throat. Indeed, Huo Wei was no good person. In the past battles, he had resorted to all kinds of dirty tricks.
To win, being ruthless and unscrupulous was nothing out of the ordinary for him.
However, Murong Jue never expected that a sober and ruthless man like Huo Wei would now have feelings for his father's woman. He really shouldn't have.
"Brother, stop this thought of yours right away! You came from humble beginnings and fought hard to earn your current status. Don't enjoy your glory for just a few days and then accidentally fall into the abyss.
If Father discovers even a hint of this, not only will Empress Dugu die a tragic death, but all your glory will also be gone."
Murong Jue was usually a playful person, but he was extremely serious about this matter. As Murong Min's son, he knew exactly what kind of person his father was.
If this matter were to develop, Huo Wei would surely end up dead.
Huo Wei glanced at him but didn't offer any explanation. He didn't mention that it was the empress who had made the first move either. He just remained silent.
Murong Jue didn't press Huo Wei further on this matter. He thought this should be sorted out with Dugu Luanyue.
Murong Jue got up and walked out of Huo Wei's tent with a solemn expression. When he reached the main tent, he found Dugu Luanyue in a meeting. The vice - generals seemed to have great faith in her.
Seeing him, Dugu Luanyue stopped the meeting. Noticing his strange expression, she asked, "Prince of the Third Rank, do you have something to tell me?"
Murong Jue said coldly, "Yes. Please dismiss everyone, Empress. I have something important to tell you."
Dugu Luanyue put down the draft paper in her hand and waved her arm. Everyone in the tent withdrew.
Murong Jue strode over menacingly, his brows furrowed. "Empress Dugu, I know all about your affair with the Prince of Yuzhang."
Dugu Luanyue hooked the corner of her lips slightly and then turned to sit down on the armchair.
"I'm not surprised that you know."
When she had left Murong Jue alone that day and saved Huo Wei through him, she had already guessed that she couldn't hide this from him.
Murong Jue sneered. "You two are really audacious. When I asked my brother just now, he was just like you, not even bothering to refute.
Do you know how much shame your incestuous affair has brought to the royal family of Northern Yan!"
Dugu Luanyue looked at him calmly.
"If you're here just to vent your anger, you can leave. I'm busy dealing with the plague in Danyang City and don't have time to listen to your nagging."
Murong Jue gritted his teeth and roared, "Aren't you afraid that I'll tell Father?"
Her jade - like eyes turned colder, and a chilling light swept over like a sharp arrow. Her red lips curved slightly.
"I'm not that stupid. Since I've let you know, I'm sure you won't say anything. If I'm exposed, the man you regard as your brother will be punished with the same crime as me, and he might even be in a worse situation."
He didn't expect Empress Dugu to be so tough and arrogant. Huo Wei and she really had him in their grasp.
Murong Jue stamped his foot in frustration.
"I won't waste my breath on other things, but I'm warning you. Stay away from the Prince of Yuzhang!
He's a tough man, but he's been getting injured ever since he met you. The time he was poisoned was also because of you.
If you hadn't been sent to the Cold Palace, he wouldn't have sent his men to raid the Hundred - Flower Pavilion and offended my mother's clan... Forget it. Anyway, stop getting involved with my brother!"
Dugu Luanyue quickly asked, "What's this all about?"
The Hundred - Flower Pavilion belonged to the Wei family. It was only later that Murong Jue found out that Huo Wei had sent his men to clean up the Hundred - Flower Pavilion, exposed the Wei family, and caused his mother to fall out of favor.
Murong Jue said angrily,
"Originally, the Wei family and the Prince of Yuzhang didn't interfere with each other. It was all because of you. When he went to save his subordinate, he was injured by a poisoned arrow. And this time in Danyang City, it's also because of you.
You must stay away from him. Nothing good ever happens to him when he's with you!"
Dugu Luanyue looked at the remaining childishness on Murong Jue's face. This young man was high - spirited and impulsive. Judging from his anxious attitude towards Huo Wei, there was no doubt about their brotherly bond.
However, Murong Jue's words had inadvertently touched Dugu Luanyue's heart.
Huo Wei had offended the Wei family for her sake. After being poisoned, he was injured again in Danyang City.
For some reason, Dugu Luanyue suddenly felt a sense of unease. Compared to her former cold - hearted and calm self, this wavering was something she had never experienced before and was completely out of her control.
After Murong Jue left, Dugu Luanyue sat down at the desk. She didn't go to see Huo Wei for the rest of the day.
Aunt Meijiang scolded the Prince of Yuzhang while preparing meals for the two of them. She asked curiously,
"What's wrong with you today, Your Highness? You haven't eaten with the Prince of Yuzhang for several meals. Did you two have a fight?"
Dugu Luanyue came back to her senses. "I should keep some distance from him."
Aunt Meijiang was very puzzled. "Ah, why such a sudden change? According to our plan, aren't we getting closer to our goal?"
She got up, walked over, sat down at the round table, picked up the rice bowl, and started eating on her own.
"Yes, but what I mean is that it's enough for Huo Wei and me to reach an appropriate state. We can't get too entangled. As long as he agrees to cooperate with me.
I'll help him seize power, and in return, he won't have any thoughts of attacking Southern Chu.
There shouldn't be any other involvements. Aunt knows that we're going to leave."
At first, she thought that a sober and ruthless man like Huo Wei, even if he fell in love, wouldn't be too crazy.
Who would have thought that he would even dare to provoke the Wei family of Northern Yan.
The Wei family was the only century - old noble family in Northern Yan and the first great hero who had helped the founding emperor of Northern Yan conquer the country. After several generations, the Wei family still held the military power of Northern Yan.
Aunt Meijiang scratched her head, not quite understanding Dugu Luanyue's thoughts.
"Your Highness knows that I'm a straightforward person. I can't understand all these complicated emotions."
Dugu Luanyue looked at the food on the table and suddenly lost her appetite. She put down the chopsticks and spoke in a low voice.
"I don't want Huo Wei to lose his mind too much for me. He's actually a really good man.
He's like a fierce beast in the deep mountains, with only attack and submission, without all those complicated twists and turns.
Once he makes up his mind, what he does and the feelings he expresses are direct and serious, and he never intends to turn back."
Only she knew that there were very few men like Huo Wei in this world.
Most men, even if they love someone deeply, still have many considerations and a balance of interests in their hearts. But Huo Wei doesn't.
She was afraid of this overwhelming love, which was too heavy to bear.
Aunt Meijiang lowered her head. "Alas, who would have known that the Prince of Yuzhang is such a person."
Shen Guilan rushed in angrily. "Empress Dugu, that bastard Huo Wei. Go and take a look."