Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 583 - 582: He Still Has Great Use

Chapter 583: Chapter 582: He Still Has Great Use

With a loud slap, a palm harshly struck Fu Ning’s face.

Chu Qianli was already in a bad mood, and seeing Fu Ning deliberately making things difficult only fueled her rage.

"You good-for-nothing! Do I need to be on call at all times to fetch medicine for you?"

Having been refused once, this wretched servant dared to ask again—was she stupid?

"Fu Ning, don’t think that just because you have some merit, you can act recklessly around me!"

If it weren’t for the fact that Fu Long still had much to offer, she would have long wished to get rid of this wretched servant!

"This subordinate dares not," Fu Ning said with her head lowered.

Despite being slapped, her expression remained unchanged, but a strange glint shone in the eyes she kept cast downwards, invisible to others.

"What’s with that look in your eyes?" Chu Qianli, with sharp eyes, quickly sensed something was off.

"Fu Ning, what are you really thinking?" Alarms went off in Chu Qianli’s mind.

The Fu Ning of the past, although occasionally puzzled while by her side, had never been hit by her.

After all, Fu Long was important to her.

There were many tasks she needed Fu Long to carry out.

But that didn’t mean she would allow Fu Ning to challenge her bottom line!

If Fu Ning had truly noticed something, she could not be spared!

"This subordinate dares not, I merely... merely wished for some medicine..."

"How dare you!" Fu Ning was clearly trying to trouble her on purpose.

Chu Qianli shouted angrily, "Guards, take her out and administer a punishment of... three..."

"Your Majesty, Leader Fu Long requests an audience," a guard’s voice came from outside.

Chu Qianli’s anger had not yet subsided.

Fu Long, outside, had already heard her angry command.

Upon entering, he saw Fu Ning with her head lowered, obviously having displeased Chu Qianli.

Fu Long quickly said, "Your Majesty, Fu Ning was originally a commoner and doesn’t understand many rules. Please forgive her!"

He didn’t know what had happened, but the look of Fu Ning indicated resentment.

Fu Long hurriedly pulled her aside and said, "Fu Ning, apologize to Her Majesty this instant!"

Fu Ning took a deep breath, glanced at him, then turned to Chu Qianli. Though she was reluctant, she at least knew her place.

"This subordinate admits her mistake and begs for Your Majesty’s forgiveness."

"It seems that you no longer wish to serve at my side. From today onward, you need not attend to me," Chu Qianli said.

"Your Majesty..."

"Leave!" Chu Qianli waved her hand and turned to sit down in a chair.

Her anger had yet to dissipate.

Fu Long gave Fu Ning a look.

Fu Ning, resigned, could only nod and say, "This subordinate will obey the command!"

After bowing, she turned and left.

Only after Fu Ning had departed did Chu Qianli’s expression soften somewhat.

"Your sister has been increasingly disregarding rules of late. It’s not that I want to make things difficult for her, but she..." Chu Qianli began, looking at Fu Long.

"I understand. I will give her a good talking-to when I get back," he replied.

"Let it be. Although she’s thoughtless, you know I’ve never really taken it to heart," said Chu Qianli with a softened tone and a gentler smile in her eyes.

"Fu Long, did you come to see me because there’s something you need?"

Chu Qianli had long since realized that Fu Long fancied her.

She naturally showed a bit more leniency towards men who were fond of her.

Moreover, Fu Long was indeed very useful to her.

Fu Long hurriedly said, "The Emperor’s old ailment has acted up. He sent me to ask you to visit the palace and check on him. Also, the medicine you previously prescribed for the Emperor has been used up, and he hopes you can prescribe the same medicine again, as it greatly relieved his condition."

Medicine again!

Chu Qianli’s expression changed imperceptibly.

But she maintained her composure, smiling, "The same medicine can’t be taken indefinitely; it loses effectiveness over time... Well, I will go to the palace first and take the Emperor’s pulse."