How similar.
If Yue'er were still alive, she would surely like this little girl too.
How fortunate it would be to be her father.
At this moment, Chu Jiangnan truly envied Prince Xiyue of Longteng Kingdom.
Although they had never met, he knew she must be a woman as intelligent, magnanimous, and talented as Yue'er.
Otherwise, how could she have given birth to such a perfect daughter?
"Little Li'er has truly made a great contribution this time. Brother Emperor, you must reward her handsomely!" Chu Wang's liking for Chu Qianli grew with every glance.
Little Shunzi also couldn't help but say, "Princess Chu is truly too intelligent. When she ordered me to prepare clothes, I never thought they would be so useful!"
"If Mr. Lan wears the clothes and enters the hall for an audience, it means he has agreed to become the Grand Preceptor."
"Now that the Grand Preceptor is unwell and unable to attend the ceremony, having the Grand Preceptor's subordinate represent him will also gain the trust of the people, as he is the Grand Preceptor's foremost subordinate."
This title was truly perfect and incredibly clever!
"Even I didn't think of this. Brother Emperor, don't you think Little Li'er is frighteningly intelligent?"
Chu Wang said this as a joke.
Feng Yexuan picked up his cup again.
That woman was indeed too intelligent; if she were an enemy, she would be incredibly difficult to deal with.
"Then should I be fortunate that you are no longer the Empress of Longteng Kingdom, and have even been driven out of the territory by the Longteng royal family?"
However, Chu Jiangnan's words clearly carried another meaning.
He glanced at Chu Qianli, "Perhaps, before you leave Nanming, I, I will need to sign a non-aggression pact with you."
Chu Qianli's heart stirred, and she stared at him intently.
He hadn't spoken clearly, but she seemed to grasp his implied meaning.
Did he think she might one day regain her position as Empress of Longteng?
Was this the truth behind his so-called imperial decree?
A myriad of emotions swirled in her heart.
Chu Jiangnan's face showed little expression, and Chu Qianli did not reveal much of her thoughts.
These words were likely understood only by the two of them.
Feng Yexuan seemed lost in thought, remaining silent, his expression not particularly pleasant.
Chu Wang and Little Shunzi were the most cheerful and excited among them.
"Brother Emperor, stop teasing Little Li'er." Chu Wang couldn't bear to see Little Li'er suffer even the slightest grievance now.
He had inexplicably taken a liking to this little girl when they met in Beiming.
Now, he was utterly smitten.
"Little Li'er will stay in our Nanming from now on. Even if she can't be a princess, she can be a county princess! I'll take care of you!"
"Heh!"
Chu Qianli merely smiled faintly, offering no commitment.
Little Shunzi still didn't understand, "Princess, why did you insist that I watch Mr. Lan bathe and change?"
"He is skilled in poison." Chu Qianli's gaze was now fixed on Chu Jiangnan. "Your Majesty, in the future, be wary of this man."
"Understood." Chu Jiangnan immediately grasped the implication.
Last time, outside the Lingjiu Hall, he had immediately fallen ill after smelling a floral scent.
Thinking back now, it must have been that Mr. Lan carrying some kind of medicine that poisoned him.
This person was indeed insidious and difficult to guard against.
"Thank you!"
"A father doesn't need to thank his daughter," Chu Qianli said this with such sincerity.
Anyone who didn't know would think she was truly the Emperor's daughter.
One had to marvel at her acting skills; they were truly superb!
Chu Wang still had one lingering question, "Why did you proactively suggest using his blood for verification? What if he had agreed? Wouldn't that have ruined everything?"