Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 241: Objects Remain but People Change, All is Over

Chapter 241: Chapter 241: Objects Remain but People Change, All is Over

"I said, this is a gift for the Prince, I didn’t want to make a deal with the Prince."

Having said that, Chu Qianli turned away from the desk, and sat down to one side.

Her words contained not the slightest hint of sarcasm, and her tone was very sincere.

"Thank you for bringing my grandfather back to the Duke Residence."

Although she didn’t know what methods he had used to take her grandfather out of the palace without angering the Emperor,

she surmised that Feng Yexuan must have reached some agreement with the Emperor.

In the end, she should express her gratitude.

Feng Yexuan took another careful look at the scroll before putting it away.

"Did Fu Long send this message to you through Leng Ji?"

"Yes." She nodded, aware that there was no need to hide it.

Of course, she would not suspect that it was Leng Ji who betrayed her and informed Feng Yexuan about her affairs.

Even though Leng Ji was absolutely loyal to Feng Yexuan, he would at least show her some compassion in matters of little consequence.

Unless, of course, she did something to harm Feng Yexuan.

Chu Qianli had no doubt that if her actions were unfavorable to Feng Yexuan, Leng Ji would not hesitate to stand on Feng Yexuan’s side.

Leng Ji belonged to him, he always had.

Feng Yexuan returned the scroll to the desk, and looked at her again.

This woman still had a serene countenance, shallow and gentle as the breeze; now in her eyes, there was less arrogance, but more composure.

Having not seen her for just a few days, she had lost weight, becoming more detached.

"What do you want?" he suddenly asked.

Chu Qianli looked at him, almost wanting to laugh. Was he being too cautious with her?

However, her mood had not been too good lately, and she couldn’t bring herself to smile.

After thinking for a moment, she finally said, "If you really feel it’s normal for me to ask for something, Prince, would you permit me to visit my grandfather at the Duke Residence?"

...The next morning, Leng Ji personally escorted Chu Qianli back to the Duke Residence.

"You don’t need to follow me. Now that Qing Ming is not by the Prince’s side, the Prince needs more staff, you shouldn’t leave him."

"Miss..."

"This is the best opportunity for you to gain the Prince’s favor, don’t let others take advantage of it."

"Miss Chu, this..." Leng Ji flushed red.

He thought so too.

People strive for higher positions, and there is no one who does not wish to rise further.

Now that Qing Ming had become the lowest-ranked guard, he was the most trusted confidant by the Prince’s side.

The tasks that Qing Ming used to perform were now mostly given to him.

By working hard now, he could naturally gain more of the Prince’s trust.

Who wouldn’t want to be the most trusted by the Prince?

"But the Prince said..."

"The Prince only asked you to bring me here, he never said you had to stay with me all the time."

Chu Qianli lifted her head, glancing at the words ’Duke Residence,’ and said indifferently, "Grandfather is back, as long as he recovers, they wouldn’t dare to bully me."

"Miss Chu..." Leng Ji looked at her thin profile, and sighed quietly to himself.

Suddenly, he too felt a pang of melancholy.

"Come pick me up at dusk. I promise I will not wander off... Moreover, I can’t escape, can I?"

She stepped forward and ascended the steps.

Leng Ji watched her enter before bowing slightly and departing.

He had many tasks to attend to, he was indeed very busy.

He did not wish to harm Qing Ming, nor would he kick a man while he’s down; after all, they were brothers for many years.

But the fact that Qing Ming had lost the Prince’s favor was already established.

If he didn’t work hard, there would always be someone else to take Qing Ming’s place.

Chu Qianli entered the Duke Residence and looked up, everything in front of her was still so familiar.

Yet, there was an inexplicable feeling that things were the same but people had changed.

Everything had come to an end.

Unfortunately, when the trees wish for calm, the wind does not cease, and there are always those who cannot bear to see you in peace.

Chu Qianli had not even reached the courtyard of the Duke Residence when she was blocked by Chu Feixue.

There was someone else behind Chu Feixue.

Han Zhan.

When Han Zhan arrived, he seemed somewhat ill at ease.

He had only run into Chu Feixue on the road and, upon learning of Chu Qianli’s return, he had rushed over immediately, wanting to inquire about Huaiyu’s condition.

He hadn’t expected to arrive at the same time as Chu Feixue.

Chu Qianli, being petty and overbearing, seeing them arrive together, would inevitably throw some sarcastic remarks their way.

"Chu Qianli, how is my sister Huaiyu now? You actually sent someone to poison her, you despicable wretch!"

Chu Feixue had an imposing air and was about to strike with her hand raised.

Han Zhan hadn’t expected this at first, but considering that with Chu Qianli’s skills, Chu Feixue’s slap would be ineffective against her, he didn’t intervene.

What he hadn’t expected was that Chu Qianli today seemed so fragile.

Chu Feixue’s slap didn’t land on Chu Qianli’s face because Chu Qianli raised her hand to block it.

But that slap actually knocked Chu Qianli to the ground.

Even Chu Feixue herself was surprised by the outcome.

After a moment of shock, Chu Feixue’s expression sank, and she spoke with displeasure, "You wretch, how dare you put on airs before me!"

When Han Zhan saw Chu Qianli fall, his instinct was to reach out to help her.

Listening to Chu Feixue now, his look towards Chu Qianli also became a bit colder.

Since when had Chu Qianli become this fragile? This really seemed a bit too fake.

However, this woman’s behavior today seemed...different from the past.

There was no mocking smile at the corner of her lips, nor the arrogant look in her eyes.

Why did she seem...as if she had become much quieter?

Chu Qianli got up from the ground, glanced at Chu Feixue, and then turned around and walked away.

She had been slapped and yet didn’t seek revenge, just leaving like that?

Not only was Han Zhan baffled, but Chu Feixue was also confused.

This didn’t resemble Chu Qianli’s arrogant and ostentatious temperament at all!

She used to be foolish, both foolish and malicious!

Lately, she seemed not so foolish; in fact, it appeared she had grown much smarter. Just a while ago, she was both clever and malicious and still arrogant and proud.

Now, why had she suddenly become so timid and cowardly?

"You wretch! You still haven’t answered my question, how is Huaiyu now? Why did you send someone to poison her?"

How could Chu Feixue let her just walk away?

Hurrying after her, she blocked her path again, "Will you speak or not? If you don’t, don’t blame me for being unpleasant, and Han Zhan will not let you off either!"

Hearing this, Han Zhan felt somewhat repulsed.

He didn’t want to get involved in such strife.

Over at Prince Yexuan’s residence, the security was tight, and the guards at the residence refused to let him in, making it impossible for him to get information.

He had only heard that Huaiyu’s life was saved, but the specifics were unknown to him.

So, he wanted to come and ask.

But he had not intended to cause trouble for Chu Qianli.

Bullying a woman was something he disdained to do.

Chu Qianli looked at her, then turned to Han Zhan, saying indifferently, "Chu Huaiyu has awakened, but I’m not sure of the specifics, as I haven’t seen her in recent days."

"As for why she was poisoned, I’m also not clear on that. If you don’t believe me, you are free to investigate on your own; I have nothing to say."