Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 120: Did this Prince Allow You to Get Up?

Chapter 120: Chapter 120: Did this Prince Allow You to Get Up?

Chu Huaiyu knelt upright, meeting Feng Yexuan’s gaze.

Though she seemed frail and pitiful,

she carried a sense of pride within her, like a white lotus in the frost, immaculate and unparalleled in purity.

Qing Ming felt a wave of emotion stirring in his heart.

Approaching Feng Yexuan, he leaned forward and suggested, "Prince, regarding this matter, perhaps we should investigate first..."

"What? Does this prince need your instruction to carry out affairs?"

Feng Yexuan was cold, utterly devoid of emotion.

"Take her away."

"Yes!" Leng Ji gestured with a wave of his hand.

Two guards immediately seized Chu Feixue, dragging her out.

"Prince..."

"Whoever pleads for her will receive thirty strokes of the rod!"

No one dared to speak up after that.

Chu Huaiyu’s face was as cold as frost, her heart seemingly turned to ash.

The sight of her biting her lip, silent in her suffering, was truly heartbreaking.

Yet Qing Ming was helpless, whispering, "Miss Huaiyu, the ground is cold; you really should... get up now."

There was nothing anyone could do about Chu Feixue’s predicament.

It wasn’t that he didn’t want to help, but the prince’s orders were beyond challenge.

Soon, wails of agony from Chu Feixue could be heard from outside.

Chu Buqu frowned helplessly.

This day, they had come to offer apologies and amends.

He wasn’t present the night before, but he was aware that Chu Qianli had "attempted suicide by jumping into the lake" at the Duke Residence.

No matter the reason behind the incident, it was ultimately the fault of their Duke Residence.

Chu Hongtao was also silent but felt a growing unease within him.

Everyone assumed Prince Yexuan held Chu Qianli in disdain, yet now it seemed the prince favored her unexpectedly.

This was beyond everyone’s expectations.

However, Chu Hongtao was satisfied with Huaiyu’s earlier demeanor.

She wasn’t like ordinary women who would cower in the prince’s presence.

She possessed a dignity of her own. Such gentle yet tenacious character was surely appealing to men.

The prince must have had different thoughts about Huaiyu by now.

Chu Hongtao saw it very clearly; even Lord Qing Ming by the prince’s side seemed to harbor a sense of pity for Huaiyu.

Immediately, Chu Hongtao ordered, "Help the miss up at once."

A maid hastened over, supporting Chu Huaiyu as she was about to stand.

Chu Qianli accepted the cup handed to her by Qianqian, sipping tea nonchalantly.

This incident, it seemed, would not end here.

It was almost as if she felt the man beside her had more to say.

Whomever gave her this sixth sense,

she decided to sit back and enjoy the drama.

Indeed, just as the maid was helping Chu Huaiyu to stand, Feng Yexuan set down his cup.

When the cup touched the teatable, it made a light tap,

Subtle, yet it struck everyone’s heart as if it were a gong.

The prince was displeased!

Taken aback, Chu Huaiyu hesitated, unsure whether to rise or to continue kneeling.

"Prince..." Chu Buqu looked to him.

Feng Yexuan appeared inattentive, yet his words were chilling, "Did this prince permit you to rise?"

Chu Huaiyu’s complexion turned pale, and with a thud, she knelt down again.

"Prince, Huaiyu is unaware of any wrongdoing."

"Since you claim ignorance of your transgression, why did you come to kneel at my Prince Residence in the first place?"

For the first time, Feng Yexuan’s gaze settled duly upon her.

Regrettably, there was neither compassion nor admiration awaiting her.

It was always so cold and distant, devoid of warmth and feeling.

"This..." Chu Huaiyu had no answer, and her fingertips hidden within her sleeves slowly clenched tighter.

"The Duke does not visit my Prince Residence often, so how about I take the Duke on a tour today?"

Suddenly standing up, Feng Yexuan said indifferently, "Duke, please!"