Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 436 - 435: Do you really think there’s only the Soul Captivating Technique?

Chapter 436: Chapter 435: Do you really think there’s only the Soul Captivating Technique?

"Xiaoqi?" Chu Jinnan, Chu Qianli’s elder brother, the Grand Tutor’s eldest son.

Because his mother was of humble origin, and he himself was known for his straightforward character, he never really got along with the calculating Grand Tutor.

The Grand Tutor had never liked him and had found an excuse a few years ago to send him off to a border assignment.

He had been gone for many years, and if it were not for Chu Qianli’s previous plea to the emperor to call him back, he would not know when he could return to his own home.

"Elder brother..." Although he was not her biological elder brother, she had gotten used to calling him that, so she continued to do so.

At least, tonight, he was still her brother.

"Are you also here to see Grandfather?"

Chu Jinnan nodded, "Grandfather’s health hasn’t fully recovered, and he needs his medicine changed twice every night."

"You are personally changing Grandfather’s medicine?" Chu Qianli was somewhat surprised.

Such tasks could be left to the servants, there was no need for him to do it himself.

Chu Jinnan had just been reassigned, and probably hadn’t yet adapted to his new post; there must be many matters requiring his attention.

"Didn’t they say someone in the residence was poisoning Grandfather? I think it’s safer to administer the medicine myself."

"That’s good, then, it also puts my mind at ease."

Chu Qianli nodded and accompanied him into the Duke’s room.

Upon seeing Chu Qianli, Chu Buqu was somewhat excited, "Xiaoqi, how come you didn’t let me know in advance when you’d be back? It’s so late, did someone from the Prince Residence escort you here?"

Not wanting to worry him, Chu Qianli had no choice but to nod, "Yes, I’ll be leaving in a moment; I need to rush back."

"Xiaoqi is always so busy," sighed Chu Buqu, waving her over, "Come here, let Grandfather have a good look at you. It’s been a while, and my Xiaoqi has gotten thinner."

Chu Qianli suddenly felt a twinge in her nose and barely held back tears.

He was no longer her biological grandfather.

But the affection was still there.

"Grandfather, it’s been a long time since I’ve given you a massage. Let me massage you a bit, okay?"

She did not know how long she would be going to Longteng Country this time, nor did she know if she would have the opportunity to return.

Before leaving, she only wished to fulfill her filial duties again.

Even if she was not his true granddaughter, in her heart, he was always her Grandfather.

After taking his medicine, the Duke soon fell asleep under Chu Qianli’s massage.

Once he was soundly asleep and she had covered him with a blanket, Chu Qianli quietly left his bedroom.

Chu Jinnan was still waiting outside in the courtyard.

When Chu Qianli came out, Chu Jinnan approached her, then suddenly knelt on one knee.

"Elder brother..."

"Thank you for your righteous assistance! Xiaoqi, your brother owes you, and I will surely repay you in the future!"

"No need, my bringing you back was also because I believed that only you could stand the Duke Residence back up."

The Grand Tutor truly wasn’t up to the task; he lacked such capability.

"Elder brother, I’ve helped you as much as I can; the rest will be up to you. And Grandfather, he’s relying on you now."

"Xiaoqi..." Chu Jinnan looked at her, his emotions complicated.

Why did he always feel as if Xiaoqi, once she left this time, would never return?

"Elder brother, there are still people in the residence who wish Grandfather harm. Just because Chu Huaiyu’s affair has concluded doesn’t mean everything else has ended."

So seeing Chu Jinnan taking care of Grandfather personally tonight, she could finally rest easy.

Chu Qianli helped him up.

She looked up at Chu Jinnan, who stood a whole head taller than her, and said earnestly, "If you want to not be bullied, you must first become stronger yourself. Elder brother, you’ll have to make an effort to continue on your own path from now on."

"I understand," he replied.

Chu Qianli gave him a smile, with no more words to say.

Elder brother was older than her, and had been through no fewer experiences.

He would know what to do.

"I really have to go." She would set off tomorrow, and tonight, she could not afford to waste too much time.

She still had to go back and continue preparing.

"Big brother will see you off."

Chu Jinnan escorted her to the back door, knowing she had come on her own, but he could also tell that Xiaoqi’s martial arts skills were not weak, even surpassing his own.

"Xiaoqi," Chu Jinnan couldn’t help but ask as they were parting, "will you... come back?"

That feeling, that she would never return, grew stronger and stronger.

The brother-sister affection between the two of them had not been strong before, but for some reason, tonight, it felt particularly difficult to let go.

Chu Qianli nodded, then shook her head, "I don’t know."

Chu Jinnan’s heart clenched.

In the end, he could only sigh softly and looked at her earnestly, "No matter what, if there’s anything you need in the future, as long as I can do it, I will give it my all!"

"Good! I’ll remember what you said, big brother."

Chu Qianli gave him a fist salute, "Big brother, may we meet again!"

"Take care!"

Leaving the Duke Residence, Chu Qianli did not hurry on her way.

Her mood was as heavy as her footsteps.

This time, she was truly leaving the Duke Residence for good.

This home would no longer belong to her.

After leaving the Duke Residence and walking for a while, Chu Qianli gradually noticed that something was off about the atmosphere around her.

It wasn’t too late yet; as she walked on the streets, they were still somewhat bustling.

The person following her definitely intended to let her know they were there.

Otherwise, with her profound Inner Strength, Chu Qianli felt sure she would not have been able to detect their presence.

When she came to a teahouse, Chu Qianli suddenly stopped.

Turning around, she looked at the pitch-black night sky, "Would you like to come in for a drink?"

Those around her looked at the young girl with surprise.

How was she communicating with the air?

There wasn’t a soul behind her.

Yet only Chu Qianli could hear the voice from behind her, "If you’re not afraid of dying, take a trip to Huaishan Temple."

Chu Qianli looked up and saw that Huaishan Temple was not far away.

She was not fearless of death, but she had too many questions!

Eventually, she took a step toward the temple across the lake.

Consort Yu sat on the highest railing of Huaishan Temple.

From a distance, her slender figure rested on the railings, looking as if she might fall at any moment.

But such a master surely faced no danger at all.

Chu Qianli climbed up the stairs and stopped not far behind her, "What do you want with me?"

"You truly aren’t afraid of death," Murong Yu remarked coldly without turning to look at her.

"You won’t kill me," Chu Qianli stated calmly.

"Based on what do you say that?" Murong Yu raised an eyebrow.

"If you wanted to kill me, why go through all the trouble of applying the Soul Captivating Technique on me?"

Consort Yu wanted her to stay by Feng Wuya’s side, to protect Wuya.

In truth, even if she hadn’t applied the Soul Captivating Technique on her, Chu Qianli would have fought with her life to protect Feng Wuya.

Why go to such lengths?

Unexpectedly, Murong Yu turned around and gave her a smile, "Do you think I only used the Soul Captivating Technique on you?"