Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 1043 - 1042: This time, she’s definitely dead

Chapter 1043: Chapter 1042: This time, she’s definitely dead

"By the way, Miss Chu’s friends left Beiming Imperial City overnight yesterday."

Chu Qianli had been confined to Yuhua Palace for the past two days, with Gui Tong personally on guard. Chu Minghao, the Crown Prince, had absolute reason to believe that Chu Qianli had not yet heard this news.

"So, the allies you had in Beiming have also abandoned you. Since that’s the case, why not simply follow this Princely Heir back to Nanming? There may still be people you wish to see in Nanming."

"You’re saying that I’m now utterly isolated and have no choice but to be at your mercy, Minghao?" Chu Qianli derisively scoffed.

Chu Minghao chuckled, "Dare I say? Miss Chu is a rare talent among people, and it’s said you’re full of cunning schemes. Even I must be on guard at all times."

"If I’ve been abandoned by everyone, even if I had schemes, where would I have the opportunity to use them?"

"Are you saying then that you’ve agreed to return to Nanming with this Princely Heir?" Chu Minghao’s smile was always hollow, never reaching his brows.

Chu Qianli turned away, unable to muster a smile, "Like meat on a chopping block, with no one willing to save me, does my agreement or lack thereof make any difference to you, Crown Prince?"

Chu Minghao merely laughed, this time not even bothering with courteous words.

Knowing all this, why bother with superfluous explanations?

"However, there is still something I can’t quite understand."

Chu Qianli turned to look at him, her face expressionless, "Crown Prince is busy with myriad responsibilities, yet your visit to Beiming seems to have been merely for leisure, which doesn’t seem to fit your usual style at all."

"Heh, just assume this Princely Heir came here for leisure. After all, I’m merely accompanying Feiyan for some fun."

Without further explanation, Chu Minghao instructed someone to deliver pastries to Chu Qianli before leaving.

Gui Tong still sat atop the roof.

Even though now, Long Xinghe and his people had left, and Feng Yexuan with Feng Qihe seemed to have completely given up on Chu Qianli.

But Gui Tong could not let his guard down.

Everyone appeared to have abandoned Chu Qianli.

Yet he always felt that this woman was far from simple.

Soon, a maid brought over tea and snacks.

Gui Tong paid no mind, continuing to sit on the roof staring at the stars.

Chu Qianli set down her book and picked up the sweet soup.

Yet in her eyes, there flashed a strange, undetected glimmer, unnoticed by the maid, let alone by Gui Tong.

Chu Qianli glanced at the maid, seemingly inadvertently asking, "The past few days brought only teas and pastries. Why go to such lengths today, even making sweet soup?"

The maid’s face changed immediately, stammering, "The, the food hall makes... whatever they make, I just... just deliver, how would I, a mere servant, know?"

Sitting overhead, Gui Tong’s brow creased ever so slightly, as if he had thought of something but didn’t pay it full attention.

Chu Qianli held the bowl but did not drink immediately, just looking at the maid.

In a spot hidden from Gui Tong’s view, she suddenly curved her lips into a smile.

Frightened, the maid dared not breathe out loud, clenching her clothes; even in the cold weather, she sweated on her forehead.

"Miss, you should... drink it while it’s hot."

"Alright then." Chu Qianli smiled, scooping up the sweet soup and bringing it to her mouth, just as the maid thought she would realize something. Unbeknownst to the maid, Chu Qianli tasted the soup.

The maid glanced around subconsciously, not detecting anyone watching, and finally felt at ease.

She had finally eaten it. Otherwise, the maid didn’t know how she would explain it to the Commandery Princess!

This foolish woman, this time, she’s doomed for sure!

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