Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 866 - 865: Could it be, to offer one’s body in return?

Chapter 866: Chapter 865: Could it be, to offer one’s body in return?

Tonight was for guarding the old year until the new one.

However, Yu Linglong was not in Prince Xiaoyao’s Residence.

Tie Xin came back to report that Yu Linglong had not visited that night.

No one knew where she was.

A concubine, not returning to the palace or staying in her son’s residence, where could she possibly be?

That night, Chu Qianli tossed and turned, unable to sleep.

Her heart was burdened with many matters.

But the next day was extremely busy, and she only managed to doze off for two hours before being awakened by the lively atmosphere outside.

The New Year had arrived.

The sky of the new year still appeared somewhat gloomy.

Following custom, Feng Wuya had entered the palace early, to pay respects to the Emperor and the Empress Dowager.

Chu Qianli, being from Longteng Country, had nothing specific to do at this time.

Her forces were still outside the Imperial City.

Originally, no one knew how Yu Linglong had arranged things, perhaps being forced to be imprisoned in the King’s residence.

When Yu Linglong was still the Empress of Longteng, she had very few people around her.

Only two so-called assistants.

Today, one of them had also arrived.

"Your Highness, this letter was delivered by a young boy outside," the maid presented the letter with both hands.

Chu Qianli took a glance then set it aside, ignoring it.

Hongchou, fearing she might really die from poisoning but unable to enter the Prince Residence, could only beg someone to deliver the letter.

"Tell that boy to relay to that person, ’three days have already passed; if someone had to die, they would have died long ago.’"

The maid did not understand but still followed her instructions and relayed the message.

Chu Qianli picked up her tea and took a sip.

She still felt a bit groggy.

Until Fu Ning came to pay respects.

"Well, well, going out once and you’ve gotten so tanned," she said happily upon seeing an old friend.

It was just that, looking at Fu Ning’s sun-bronzed, handsome face, she was somewhat surprised.

"My elder brother had me travel many places, so..." Fu Ning smiled, walked over, and presented a list with both hands.

"Miss, this is what your elder brother prepared for you. Take a look, and see if there’s anything unsatisfactory?"

Chu Qianli looked at the list, and her eyes instantly lit up.

"Fu Long actually..." actually found her so many people!

At this moment within Beiming Country, she finally had some power.

But..."All this, it can’t be done without money. Where did Fu Long get the money?"

To win over people’s hearts, money was most essential.

Wealth equates to power, a truth unchanging through the ages.

"My elder brother spent all his savings on this, but it’s not all about money due to his wide connections."

This list contained the minor leaders of various forces both inside and outside the Imperial City; each man commanded their group of men.

Just looking at this list, one could see the massive number of people Fu Long had prepared for her.

"Spending money and exhausting all favors, the gratitude I owe your elder brother, I probably cannot repay even if I offered myself."

Chu Qianli was joking, but Fu Ning took it seriously, "Miss, please don’t think that way. My elder brother never expects anything from you; there’s no need for you to offer yourself!"

Although the elder brother might be pleased to hear this.

But Fu Ning knew, his elder brother would definitely not dare, nor wish to impose on her.

"Hah, I was just kidding. I reckon even your elder brother wouldn’t want me."

In this era, her body was already considered ’worn shoes’.

Fu Long, with his talents, good looks, power, and status, a promising and dashing young man, could have his pick of many girls. Why would it be her turn?

Fu Ning pursed his lips, clearly wanting to speak his mind.

The elder brother truly would accept, only she didn’t realize!

However, Fu Ning ultimately did not utter a single word in the end.

Now, just knowing this was enough for the elder brother, who never dared hope for anything more.

Chu Qianli did not venture further into this thought.

Fu Long was her friend, a friend for life. Helping each other as friends naturally meant risking life and limb, whether it was her or Fu Long.

"Fu Ning, I now, however, have a matter for which I need your help."

Chu Qianli lowered her voice and whispered, "Your qinggong is excellent. Go investigate where Prince Yexuan went last night and what he did... This matter, apart from Fu Long, must not be known to anyone else."

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