Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 884 - 883: The Battle, About to Erupt

Chapter 884: Chapter 883: The Battle, About to Erupt

Chu Qianli didn’t speak.

Fu Ning knew that she seldom shared her thoughts with others.

After a long while, Fu Ning spoke again, "This evening, elder brother sent word that the Empress Dowager is gravely ill, this time... I fear she might really pass away."

"She is of old age, and her health has always been poor; previously, Yu Linglong took care of her, but after Yu Linglong’s incident, her mental state also deteriorated."

Once a person reaches a certain age and in poor health, even if life is sustained by medication, it’s only a matter of time.

Yu Linglong, despite her wrongdoings, had indeed served the Empress Dowager wholeheartedly.

However, her purpose had been to get closer to Feng Yexuan and solidify her status through the Empress Dowager.

But regardless of her intentions, her care had genuinely helped the Empress Dowager.

Now that Yu Linglong was gone, the deterioration of the Empress Dowager’s health was predictable.

Even if she were to enter the palace and treat the Empress Dowager, it would be futile.

"Is Jinrui still serving in the palace?"

"Yes," Fu Ning nodded.

"That’s good." Having Feng Jinrui by the Empress Dowager’s side, and keeping him away from the affairs of Hua Rong and Feng Yexuan, was good for him.

Jinrui was too naively upright, and the world of Hua Rong and Feng Yexuan was too complex.

If he were to get involved, he would certainly get hurt.

"Your Majesty, about Prince Yexuan..."

"He may have saved you once, but he might not be able to do so a second time. The situation at Hua Rong is complicated, and the powers involved might be beyond our imagination."

There were many things, in fact, for which she had no evidence, and even now, she was still searching for a direction.

"As for Hua Rong, you don’t need to investigate for now. I will handle it."

"Your Majesty, do you... think I am incapable?"

Fu Ning felt a wave of disappointment. Indeed, her negligence this time had been her fault, as she had acted too impulsively.

"No, I have a promise with Long Xinghe. There are some things I must attend to first. Fu Ning, you must help me."

Of course, the most important reason was to keep Fu Ning out of danger.

Fu Ning understood this.

But since it was the Emperor’s decision, she would comply.

The power at Hua Rong truly exceeded her expectations. She had been too careless this time; she would not make the same mistake again.

"However," Fu Ning looked at Chu Qianli and spoke her heart, "I don’t think Prince Yexuan really fully obeys his mother, Your Majesty..."

Fu Ning hesitated before saying, "Your Majesty, you and the Prince might still have..."

"Let future things be addressed in the future, but at least for now, it’s impossible between him and me."

"Your Majesty, can you really be so heartless?" Wouldn’t her heart ache?

Chu Qianli smiled and said, "Everyone has their own aspirations."

Fu Ning didn’t believe it, but Chu Qianli disliked expressing her emotions, so she did not ask further.

The Emperor must be suffering deeply inside, yet unwilling to speak of it.

"Then, Your Majesty, I should return now. You should rest early, too."

It was past midnight, such a night was not meant for further toil.

"In the future, I will be more cautious, and protect myself better, not to worry you again!"

After Fu Ning excused herself, Chu Qianli stood by the window, looking out at the night sky.

The Empress Dowager’s life was nearing its end, the Emperor was poisoned, the Dynasty was turbulent, and Hua Rong had returned at this time...

The long-planned battle was about to begin.

Feng Yexuan, in the end, where would you stand?

What exactly are you living so despondently for?

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