No one was behind her in the cold stillness.
Feng Yexuan was gone.
He had left in such a hurry! He departed hastily right after the New Year's Eve watch, without even bidding everyone farewell.
"The Prince had matters to attend to and left first. He ordered me to escort Miss back to the manor," Leng Ji said, subtly observing her expression.
Chu Qianli's face, as calm as still water, showed no hint of emotion.
Compared to before her amnesia, she seemed even more aloof.
Leng Ji couldn't fathom what she was thinking at that moment.
However, the Prince leaving in such a rush without waiting for her, the young lady was likely displeased, wasn't she?
Leng Ji quickly explained, "The Prince truly had urgent matters. He didn't intentionally leave without waiting for Miss, but the Prince does care for Miss and repeatedly instructed me to serve her well..."
"How could your Prince possibly say such superfluous nonsense to you? Leng Ji, your lying skills have become increasingly superb. You can even do it without batting an eye?"
"Miss, your subordinate... your subordinate dares not."
Yet, he still couldn't discern whether Chu Qianli's words were a jest or a display of pique.
Her face offered no signal at all.
It became increasingly profound, making it impossible to fathom.
"Miss, this is the palace, and it's inconvenient to speak here. Perhaps we should first..."
"I do not wish to go to the Xuan Prince's manor tonight."
"Miss?" She used the word "go" instead of "return." Why did it sound as if she no longer considered the Prince's manor her home?
Chu Qianli remained silent and turned to leave.
Leng Ji wanted to follow, but he saw a tall figure rapidly approaching them.
Leng Ji quickly went to greet him, saying, "Greetings, Prince He."
Feng Qihe didn't even glance at him, his gaze entirely fixed on Chu Qianli. "This Prince formally welcomes His Majesty back to the manor."
Regardless of who she was now, everyone knew that the former Chu Qianli had indeed resided in his Prince He's manor.
Now, it was only natural for him to escort Chu Qianli back.
"Prince!" Leng Ji's eyes darkened, and he immediately stepped forward. "Prince, Miss was about to return with your subordinate."
"Do you think you have the right to contend with this Prince for her? Your Prince hasn't even shown his face!"
Feng Qihe sneered with disdain.
When he looked at Chu Qianli, his eyes immediately softened. "Li'er, no matter what has happened, first return to the manor with this Prince today."
She was, after all, still bearing the identity of his fiancée.
Unexpectedly, Chu Qianli took an imperial decree from the embrace of a young palace maid behind her.
"Prince He, this is an imperial decree issued by your country's Emperor after discussions with me. Please have a look."
After handing him the imperial decree, she strode away.
Feng Qihe grew anxious. "Li'er, no matter what..."
"The Prince can speak after reading the imperial decree," Chu Qianli pushed away his outstretched hand.
Leng Ji still followed behind her. "Miss..."
"I am not going to the Xuan Prince's manor either," Chu Qianli's mood was somewhat complex now.
Hearing this, Leng Ji also became anxious. "Then, Miss..."
Chu Qianli waved her hand, looking at the tall, slender, and plain white figure walking towards them in the distance.
Her expression was impassive as she said faintly, "Tonight, I will be a guest at the逍遥 Prince's manor."
...Chu Qianli left with Feng Wuya.
Leng Ji, helpless, could only return to report.
Feng Qihe, left behind, stood in the wind, filled with anger, annoyance, and hatred!
She wanted to break off their engagement, and his father had already agreed!
The current Chu Qianli and he were no longer related in any way!
How could she? How could she be so heartless!
Did she truly have no affection for him at all?
But in the desolate world, no one could give him an answer.
Chu Qianli, following Feng Wuya, had already boarded the carriage and was moving away.
The carriage returned to the manor. As she alighted, Chu Qianli looked up at Feng Wuya, who was walking beside her, and said faintly, "I want to see Consort Yu."