Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 279 - 278: He Has Actually Fallen for Chu Qianli!

Chapter 279: Chapter 278: He Has Actually Fallen for Chu Qianli!

Chu Qianli felt an urge to laugh.

As expected, as soon as Han Zhan appeared, Chu Huaiyu "exhausted" herself and sank down.

Han Zhan, of course, had to play the role of the heroic rescuer.

Several guards also hurried over.

Han Zhan, for some reason, dismissed the guards with a wave of his hand after he pulled Chu Huaiyu to safety.

There was a darkening in Chu Huaiyu’s eyes, a flicker of something across their depths.

But soon, the unusual glint vanished without a trace.

She clung to Han Zhan, crying pitifully, "Save me, Han Zhan, save me."

Han Zhan held her with one hand, but as she was soaking wet and clinging tightly, their postures appeared quite indecent.

Han Zhan spoke gently, "Miss Five, how are you feeling?"

Huaiyu shrank closer, pressing herself even more against him, "Han Zhan, I’m scared..."

"I’m here, there’s no need to be afraid."

Han Zhan’s gaze fell on Chu Qianli, chilling in an instant.

"When will you stop your reckless behavior? Do you really think I wouldn’t dare to touch you?"

"Why would you touch me? I’m not your woman."

Her words, which came amidst Han Zhan’s anger, made his mood complicated in an instant.

"I... didn’t mean that." She was deliberately twisting the meaning of his words!

But his handsome face couldn’t help but heat up slightly.

Chu Qianli didn’t pay her any attention, her gaze fixed on Chu Huaiyu.

She couldn’t have mistaken the feeling. When she attacked Chu Huaiyu earlier, she definitely felt a counterforce from her.

Chu Huaiyu was versed in martial arts!

But why, how could she hide it so deeply?

Was she an expert of the highest caliber, or had she learned some kind of unusual mystic art?

Chu Qianli turned and left.

Han Zhan wanted to follow, but Chu Huaiyu gently tugged at his sleeve.

"Han Zhan, I... I’m cold."

Only then did Han Zhan snap back to reality, and he quickly took off his own robe to wrap around her.

"I’ll take you back first."

As he was leaving, he couldn’t help but look in the direction Chu Qianli had gone.

Chu Qianli’s behavior today was, yet again, beyond his expectations.

Initially, she was both dumb and malevolent.

Later, she inexplicably became very wise and calm.

But today, why was she so impulsive to strike someone? The look in her eyes just now was clearly hiding something, her attack seemed premeditated, completely different from Chu Feixue’s rash aggression.

What really was going on?

"Han Zhan..." Chu Huaiyu called out, but Han Zhan did not respond.

Following his gaze, Chu Huaiyu could still make out the fading silhouette of Chu Qianli, departing.

A frown formed unseen on Chu Huaiyu’s brow.

Could it be that Han Zhan really had feelings for Chu Qianli?

"Han Zhan!" She raised her voice.

His wandering mind was suddenly yanked back to the present.

"Huaiyu, what is it?"

"I feel unwell!" Chu Huaiyu’s face showed displeasure, the first time she had revealed such an expression in front of Han Zhan.

Surprised, Han Zhan then said, supporting her, "I’ll take you back."

After sending her back to her room, Han Zhan was about to leave.

Chu Huaiyu shot a look at Xiaoya.

Xiaoya immediately laid down the clothes, stepped outside, and closed the door behind them.

Han Zhan suddenly felt uneasy, immediately saying, "I should go..."

"Han Zhan!" Chu Huaiyu suddenly ran over, embracing Han Zhan tightly.

"Han Zhan, let’s get married!"

"What did you say?" Han Zhan startled, instinctively pushing her away.

This push was a bit too forceful, and without thinking, he nearly pushed her to the ground.

"Huaiyu, are you alright?" He didn’t do it on purpose; it was just a reflex to push her away the moment she embraced him.

"For whom are you keeping yourself pure as jade?" Chu Huaiyu was pushed aside and ended up falling behind the door.

As a result, the door was blocked.

She looked at Han Zhan, the usual gentleness in her eyes largely gone, replaced with a chill Han Zhan had never seen in her before.

"Huaiyu, I..."

"You’ve fallen for Fifth Sister, haven’t you?" The way he looked at Chu Qianli as she left, she didn’t miss it!

Han Zhan had actually, without realizing it, fallen for Chu Qianli!

When did this happen?

Was it during her absence from the Duke Residence?

Or perhaps even earlier, on the road to Phoenix Mountain when they traveled together?

Indeed, the current Chu Qianli is completely different from the Chu Qianli of the past who was both foolish and malicious.

Even Chu Huaiyu could feel her change!

Han Zhan used to detest the old Chu Qianli, but now, he was clearly conflicted about the current Chu Qianli!

"Didn’t you once say you would care for me for a lifetime?"

Han Zhan didn’t speak.

Ever since that time Chu Huaiyu risked her life to save him, he had been filled with gratitude for her kindness.

He had also sworn to himself that he would protect only her for his entire life.

"Why won’t you speak? Have you really fallen for Chu Qianli?"

Chu Huaiyu was somewhat out of control!

Why did everyone like Chu Qianli?

Prince Xuan did, so did Han Zhan, even He Wang had ulterior motives toward Chu Qianli.

Even Prince Feng Wuya was willing to get close to Chu Qianli!

Why were these men so superficial one after another?

"Han Zhan, are you angry with me, blaming me for staying at Prince Xuan’s Residence?"

The chill in Chu Huaiyu’s eyes slowly dissipated, and as she looked at him, she began to appear pitiful once again.

"I was forced to do so, Prince Xuan compelled me to stay, and... and he wanted to..."

Han Zhan looked at her but still remained silent.

He really was different from before!

Chu Huaiyu clenched her fists inside her sleeves and suddenly tore down her clothes.

Han Zhan immediately turned his face away: "Huaiyu, put your clothes back on quickly!"

"Every night, Prince Xuan tried different methods to force me, and I fought desperately to keep my purity."

"Han Zhan, going to Prince Xuan’s Residence was my father’s decision; I didn’t dare disobey. You know I always listen to my father."

"But in my heart, there is only you!"

"I don’t care about anything else now, Han Zhan, I am giving myself to you! I don’t want any other man, I only want you!"

She really couldn’t bear it!

Han Zhan had actually fallen for Chu Qianli!

How could she tolerate it?

At this moment, Chu Huaiyu completely lost her sanity. After tearing off her clothes, she immediately rushed over to embrace Han Zhan.

But as she left the door, Han Zhan stepped over with a long leg, intending to go out.

Chu Huaiyu felt a wave of anger, and with a misstep, she instantly moved to block the door.

But as she started to step back, suddenly, her ankle throbbed with pain.

The sharp pain obstructed her steps.

Just one moment of hesitation was all it took for Han Zhan to take advantage of the open door, and with a bang, he closed the door behind him.

"Huaiyu, calm down. I’ll take my leave first, you should rest well."

Leaving those words behind, Han Zhan departed resolutely, without any hesitation.

Chu Huaiyu’s face turned pale in an instant, due to the pain in her ankle.

She immediately went over and opened the window.

A shadow flashed outside the window, and by the time she realized, the figure was already standing in a corner of the room, looking at her coldly.

"I didn’t mean to, I..." Chu Huaiyu wanted to explain.

But the person suddenly raised his hand, and with a slap, a palm struck her face.