Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 1137 - 1136: Background

Chapter 1137: Chapter 1136: Background

After Qingcheng arrived, Fu Ning became noticeably more proactive in her tasks.

Chu Qianli locked herself in her room and ignored everyone else, so for half a day, Qingcheng was following Fu Ning around, helping her with her work.

Although he was mute and very distant in his dealings with others, and frankly, completely inept at doing chores,

he worked with earnest dedication.

Whatever Fu Ning taught him, he made efforts to learn.

But every time Fu Ning saw his hands, she couldn’t bear to have him continue.

"Miss, I believe he must be the son of a wealthy family. His hands are so soft and pale, even softer than mine!"

Every time Fu Ning remembered Qingcheng’s hands, her eyes would gleam: "Miss, you have no idea how beautiful his hands are. They are simply the most perfect and beautiful hands I’ve ever seen."

"Miss, your hands aren’t even as good-looking as his."

"..." Chu Qianli lay on the chaise lounge, speechless: "Doesn’t that further prove he must be up to no good, here to steal secrets or something?"

"No, no, no, I just meant that his family must have suffered some terrible misfortune and suddenly fallen into destitution. But before that, he must have been a noble son."

"So, you’re saying I shouldn’t assign him any heavy work?" Chu Qianli felt she had rolled her eyes enough for one day and was trying to restrain herself now.

"Not just heavy work, but..." Fu Ning spoke with a hint of guilt but still forced herself to continue: "What I mean is, Miss, you should just stop making him work!"

"Such beautiful hands shouldn’t be doing menial work."

"..." Speechless, she looked to the heavens1: "So, am I supposed to spend money to keep him?"

"Yes, yes, yes... Oh, that’s not what I meant." Fu Ning’s cheeks reddened, clearly embarrassed, "I just... I just meant... that..."

"I give you so much allowance every month; you can keep him with that."

"Alright!"

"..." Overwhelmed by love... no, dazzled by beauty, talking to such a woman could drive one insane.

Chu Qianli decided not to get angry: "Whatever you want."

The sound of Qingcheng’s footsteps came from outside again; Fu Ning was more familiar with them than anyone else.

"Qingcheng, what is it?" She immediately went to open the door, not wanting to make Qingcheng wait impatiently.

Qingcheng turned his head, and Fu Ning immediately noticed.

"Miss, Prince Chu Lingyang is here!"

Prince Chu Lingyang seemed in a very good mood today.

He came bearing wine.

Upon seeing those jars of wine, Chu Qianli began to feel a headache coming on: "Prince, I’m not fond of alcohol."

"It doesn’t matter, I like to drink. You can just accompany me with some fruit wine!"

Prince Chu Lingyang ordered his servants to tidy up the pavilion.

Chu Qianli noticed that people in ancient times liked to drink tea, have snacks, and enjoy wine under the pavilion.

Fortunately, the weather these days was quite cool, even a bit cold. If it were the summer heat, how could someone stay under the pavilion?

"Prince, what is making you so happy?" she asked as she poured a cup of wine for Prince Chu Lingyang.

Prince Chu Lingyang laughed heartily: "I’ve just returned from visiting the Fourth Imperial Brother, who has finally awakened!"

Chu Qianli showed no sign of surprise.

Having been treated by her, it was within her expectations that the Prince would wake up at this time.

She just hadn’t expected there to be such genuine brotherly affection within the Imperial Family.

It was obvious that Prince Chu Lingyang’s excitement and joy were sincere.

He truly cared for his Fourth Imperial Brother.

"That’s excellent news; it really is worth celebrating with a couple of drinks."

Chu Qianli also poured herself a cup: "Here, Prince, I’ll drink with you."

After Prince Chu Lingyang had consumed quite a bit of alcohol, Chu Qianli’s eyes darkened slightly, and she asked as if offhandedly: "Prince, the Princess is both beautiful and intelligent, clearly elegant and noble, surely from a reputable family. But why haven’t I heard anyone mention her maiden family?"