Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 261: What’s the plan this time?

Chapter 261: Chapter 261: What’s the plan this time?

Xiaoya was still left outside the gates of Wuzhou Garden.

She had only entered this Wuzhou Garden once, but could only stay in the front courtyard.

The dead maid Chu Qianli seemed to have gone in several times.

Of course, Xiaoya harbored resentment in her heart, as this represented the status of their young lady in the Prince’s eyes, which was temporarily lower than that of Chu Qianli.

However, she believed she would surely be able to enter very soon!

As for Chu Huaiyu, she followed Yexuan into the mansion and was now waiting for tea in the side hall.

Leng Ji had gone out to investigate some matters.

"You wish to return to the Duke Residence?" Chu Huaiyu’s intention somewhat surprised Yexuan.

Chu Huaiyu stood up and leaned towards him.

"Sit down to talk." Yexuan glanced at her, obviously showing some impatience.

This trace of impatience was clearly seen by Chu Huaiyu.

Was he afraid that if she felt unwell later on, she would cling on and refuse to leave?

At this moment, Chu Huaiyu’s heart harbored several thoughts, but in front of Yexuan, she remained that gentle and amiable girl.

She sat back down and said softly, "I have already imposed upon the Prince Residence for many days, it really isn’t appropriate for me to continue staying."

Yexuan didn’t speak, nor did any emotion show on his face.

Chu Huaiyu continued, "After all, there is no name, no recognition..."

"I have never promised you any recognition, and I have not hidden this from you."

So, if she intended to use this as leverage, then she could pack up immediately and return to the Duke Residence!

"The Prince misunderstands," Chu Huaiyu smiled faintly, though her smile carried a hint of bitterness.

"Huaiyu’s feelings, the Prince must also be aware of."

"My feelings, you should be very clear on," his words were firm and unsparing. "I have no interest in you."

Chu Huaiyu lowered her head, biting her lip.

Prince Yexuan’s words were truly too stiff, too hurtful.

But, he had indeed made it very clear from the beginning to the end.

He had even reminded her several times that if her health was good, she should return to her own residence.

"It was Huaiyu who had been blindly indulging in wishful thinking before. I ask the Prince for forgiveness. Huaiyu now understands clearly that the Prince’s heart... has never lingered on Huaiyu."

This statement actually made Yexuan look at her with a trace of puzzlement.

It didn’t seem like her usual style.

Just as the servants brought in the tea and snacks, the slightly awkward atmosphere was temporarily alleviated.

Chu Huaiyu adjusted her emotions before she looked up again, meeting his still cold and indifferent gaze.

"Prince, I know that in your heart, there is only Sister Long Qianyue."

"It’s none of your business."

The topic was once again completely shut down by Yexuan.

Chu Huaiyu sighed inwardly.

He really wasn’t someone to chat with; rather, she wasn’t the one he wished to talk to.

She sighed softly, "Now, I truly realize my mistake."

Yexuan did not respond to this either; it seemed she still had to make an effort to continue finding topics of conversation.

"A forced melon isn’t sweet, Prince. Although Huaiyu truly likes you..."

Yexuan’s expression indeed became even more impatient.

Chu Huaiyu, without changing her demeanor, pretended not to see and continued, "But I, Huaiyu, also understand that continuing to entangle will only cause the Prince to despise me."

"Huaiyu has truly come to understand, the past care and attention should be considered as the Prince repaying my mother’s kindness; now, this act of kindness is considered repaid."

"From now on, the Prince no longer owes Huaiyu anything!"

She still stood up, picked up the cup, and held it in front of her with both hands, "Prince, Huaiyu offers tea instead of wine, after this cup, we shall be just friends, nothing more, is that okay?"

The word ’friends’ still seemed to meet with some resistance from Feng Yexuan.

He didn’t need so-called friends, especially not a woman.

However, he didn’t agree with what she had said.

"The debt I owe to Madam Long, I will repay in the future."

Nevertheless, it’s a good thing that Chu Huaiyu could let go.

After all, she’s the daughter of Long Qianyue. As long as she does no evil, he will honor the promise he made in front of Long Qianyue’s grave and protect her for a lifetime.

"When do you wish to return home? I will escort you back."

Chu Huaiyu finally saw that the gaze of Prince Xuan no longer carried a breath of disgust.

She coughed, trying to speak, but couldn’t help coughing again.

As if afraid that he might misunderstand, after coughing, she hurriedly said, "I... I’m not trying to feign illness, I’m fine, really, my illness is cured, Mr. Liujin knows as well, I truly am... cough! Really recovered."

Probably truly anxious, the more anxious she became, the more chaotic her breathing was, and the more severe her coughing became.

Feng Yexuan’s brows furrowed slightly, and he said indifferently, "Someone! Summon Mr. Liujin."

"No, no need, I’m just too anx... anxious, cough, cough cough... really just... anxious..."

Chu Huaiyu became so flustered she could barely hold the cup steady.

Looking uneasy, she said, "Prince, there’s no need to call for Mr. Liujin, not... cough! I’m really okay, just let me... take a moment... take a moment to recover... cough..."

She turned away, covering her face, trying to steady her breath.

Feng Yexuan waved his hand and called off the guard who was going to summon Mr. Liujin.

It took a while, but Chu Huaiyu finally caught her breath.

After drinking two sips of tea, she eventually stopped coughing.

But when she turned back to look at Feng Yexuan, her face was still flushed.

"I was just too nervous; my body is truly fine now."

Having coughed so much, even her voice was now hoarse.

However, even Feng Yexuan could tell that most of the reason she was coughing so badly was indeed due to nervousness and anxiety.

Chu Huaiyu sighed deeply and managed to pull up a slight smile, "I will return home soon..."

"Leave tomorrow, I will send you off," Feng Yexuan said, waving his hand, "Go back and rest."

Chu Huaiyu didn’t dare to question and hurriedly said, "Alright, I will rest one more day and leave early tomorrow. After that, I hope I can still be the Prince’s friend."

She inclined her body slightly, not waiting for a response from Feng Yexuan, and turned to leave.

This time, her departure was decisive and quick, without the faintest hint of the contrived frailty from before.

Yet, Feng Yexuan watched her leaving figure, still harboring a hint of puzzlement.

After she left, Feng Yexuan gave orders for Mr. Liujin to be summoned.

Mr. Liujin roughly reported on Chu Huaiyu’s condition, "She’s recovering quite well, but after all, the poisoning was deep. The internal organs still have residual toxins that need to be treated gradually."

He looked at Feng Yexuan, somewhat surprised, "The Prince says she proposed to return home and wished to leave today?"

Feng Yexuan nodded slightly, picked up a cup to drink tea, and remained silent.

But Mr. Liujin was puzzled, "This Miss Chu, hasn’t she always wanted to stay in the residence? Why is she so eager to go back when she’s not yet recovered?"

This is not in line with Chu Huaiyu’s usual style!

When she was perfectly fine before, she would feign illness to gain the Prince’s sympathy.

Now, burdened with a sickness, she wants to leave instead?

What is she planning this time?

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