Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 307 - 306: Aren’t You Just Trying to Shift the Blame onto This Prince?

Chapter 307: Chapter 306: Aren’t You Just Trying to Shift the Blame onto This Prince?

"Your Majesty, what does this mean?" Chu Qianli looked at the token that Eunuch Qing had brought before her.

"I know that you have a good relationship with Fu Long," the Emperor said from atop the Jade Chair, glancing at her askance.

Chu Qianli’s expression did not change, and she did not attempt to hide it.

"Initially, I and Leader Fu Long went to Heifeng Cliff to gather information. Along the way, Leader Fu Long saved my life. Because of this, I have always been grateful and indebted to him."

The Emperor would find out about her and Fu Long’s relationship sooner or later; it was only a matter of time.

As long as they didn’t do anything too outrageous under his watch, anything that would harm the Emperor’s interests, he would not mind for the time being.

With so many people within and outside the court, who didn’t have connections with someone else?

The relationships were intricate and complex; the Emperor would turn a blind eye, as long as nothing was excessive.

"Although you can ask Fu Long for help, he has his own duties and might not always be able to assist you," Eunuch Qing explained.

"Therefore, His Majesty has specially rewarded you with this token, so that you may summon the Imperial Army of the Imperial City when necessary."

It was a token for the Imperial Army!

Chu Qianli was shocked and immediately bowed deeply, "Your Majesty, your servant is terrified!"

Submissiveness was a facade, but the fear was at least partially real.

There’s no such thing as a free lunch. How could this cunning old fox make it so cheap for her?

He definitely had an ulterior motive.

The Emperor smiled slightly, "Little girl, I find that I am growing fonder of you by the day."

"Your Majesty..." Disgust flickered in Chu Qianli’s eyes, but with her head lowered, neither the Emperor nor Eunuch Qing could see it.

Suddenly, the Emperor’s expression became serious and his voice cooled, "Although it is Qiu Qinghai who has been captured, the person behind the Medicine Man Corps might not necessarily be Prince Hehe."

Chu Qianli kept silent, simply bowing her head, waiting for him to continue.

"This matter must be thoroughly investigated, but it is not entirely appropriate to leave it all to Prince Xuan," the Emperor said.

"Is Your Majesty worried that Prince Xuan, in his investigation, may come into conflict with Prince Hehe?"

"Xuanxuan and Hehe are both not so simple," the Emperor sighed lightly with a trace of helplessness in his gaze, which remained fixed on her lowered face.

"Therefore, it isn’t suitable for any prince to investigate this matter."

Chu Qianli pursed her lips, at last understanding his intentions.

She lifted her eyes to meet his, her face calm.

"I understand, Your Majesty, but this matter involves Prince Hehe, and I might not be able to..."

"Chu Qianli, you are a clever child," the Emperor waved his hand dismissively, not wishing to hear a word of her modesty or deflection.

"I know you have no desire to be an inconspicuous princess. I can promise you, if you can solve the dilemma of the Medicine Man Corps within three months, I will confer upon you the title of Great General. How does that sound?"

Chu Qianli was startled, a flicker of elation evident in her eyes.

But she had always been skilled at concealing her emotions, and the surprise was transient.

Her voice remained steady, "Your servant... accepts the command!"

After Chu Qianli had left, a frown creased the Emperor’s brow.

"Qing De, tell me, was her surprise genuine? Does she truly wish to become a general?"

Eunuch Qing bowed humbly, speaking softly, "When she was Prince Xuan’s wife, she was proud and lofty, never truly seeing Prince Xuan in her eyes."

"Your Majesty, I have never seen such a woman before; I do not even know what she desires, but..."

"Hmm?" the Emperor raised an eyebrow.

"Who would have thought," Eunuch Qing continued with a laugh and a shake of his head, "Lady Chu desires to leave a legacy, truly a lofty ambition indeed!"

"She is indeed a... unique girl; no wonder Prince Xuan likes her so much," Eunuch Qing observed.

The Emperor remained silent, but the skepticism in his eyes seemed to lessen somewhat.

The Great General... his ambition is truly not small.

He favors military garb over the distaff!

No wonder he’s so eager to rid himself of this imperial marriage.

The Emperor is a monarch who values talent, and Chu Qianli indeed possesses ability, exceeding even his expectations.

If that’s really what she thinks, why not give her the chance to protect her family and her country?

She wants to leave a legacy, and he wants to exploit all of her value—mutual achievement, that’s all.

But...

The Emperor’s eyes slowly narrowed.

If she has ulterior motives, then he absolutely cannot tolerate her.

...

After Chu Qianli left the Imperial Garden, the smile on her face and the surprise in her eyes vanished instantly.

The Great General, huh, even the Great General is nothing more than a tool for the Emperor to use!

If he is a wise ruler and she is truly a citizen of Beiming Country, she would naturally be happy to be a Great General guarding her country.

But her country is Longteng Country!

This Emperor might not be unrelated to her grandmother’s death.

However, letting them think she harbors this ambition is good, at least for now the Emperor won’t take the initiative to trouble her.

But if she can’t find the mastermind behind the Medicine Man Corps within three months, it’s not just her, but the entire Duke Residence that will suffer.

Three months...

Chu Qianli placed the Token into the space within her bracelet.

Within these three months, she must find the Imperial Jade Seal and uncover the truth behind Long Xiyue’s wrongful death years ago.

The Imperial Palace is too big; having just left the Imperial Garden, she sees a rockery and grove in front of her.

Chu Qianli was a bit lost and was about to ask for directions from a young eunuch.

Suddenly, a figure approached swiftly from up ahead!

Chu Qianli withdrew her presence and quickly stepped back.

But unexpectedly, that person moved even faster than she imagined!

As she retreated, he instantly quickened his pace.

With a bang, Chu Qianli, caught off guard, crashed into a rockery.

Just as she was about to fight back, her wrists were abruptly seized, held by his large hands.

"It turns out that Prince He is a hidden master, today has indeed been an eye-opener!"

Her face was expressionless, her fingertips slowly tightening.

Feng Qihe held her hands against the sides of her head on the rockery, his tall figure pressing in fiercely!

So close, almost pressing against her body.

His breath was heavy and rough, clearly in a rage.

"Do you think that by helping Feng Yexuan, you can actually fight against me?"

"Didn’t you see, even though Qiu Qinghai was captured alive, Father Emperor hasn’t even mentioned it once? Even Father Emperor doesn’t dare to act against me, what do you and Feng Yexuan count for?"

His angry breath scorched Chu Qianli’s face, a wave of heat.

His skill was deeper than she anticipated.

This, indeed, was somewhat unexpected.

But she remained calm as if being boxed in by him left her utterly unafraid.

"So Prince He is admitting that those Medicine Men were trained by you?"

Feng Qihe snorted coldly, bowed his head, pressing close to her: "You and Feng Yexuan are just trying to pin all of this onto me, aren’t you?"