"Miss, please wait here for a moment. I must go and announce your arrival first."
Just before reaching the secret chamber, Yang Xun stopped Chu Qianli.
Chu Qianli's heart fluttered, "Has Prince Xuan returned?"
The Emperor was ill here. She wondered if he was still conscious.
Since Yang Xun was going to announce her, it meant there was still someone inside who could speak.
Yang Xun shook his head, did not answer, and quickly walked in.
Chu Qianli felt a bit anxious and took two steps forward, only to be blocked by the guards at the passage.
Although the two guards looked ordinary, they exuded a powerful aura, clearly indicating they were among the elite of the imperial guards.
She did not force her way through, but stopped and waited quietly.
Not long after, the person inside came out.
However, the person who came out with Yang Xun was someone Chu Qianli found somewhat surprising.
"Prince Jing?"
"Little girl, we meet again." Chu Wang strode quickly towards her.
The last time Chu Qianli had gone to Prince Jing's manor to detoxify him, he had not woken up at all. He had not even seen her face until she left.
This time, it was their first reunion since meeting in Beiming.
In just a few months, this girl's spirit and vitality seemed to have transformed several times over.
She was even more beautiful, but also colder.
"This king harbors no ill will towards you."
However, this coldness did make one feel somewhat at a loss.
When they last met, she hadn't been like this. Although she was still calm and composed, she had at least possessed a bit more girlish playfulness.
At this moment, she seemed to have matured considerably.
If she hadn't experienced hardship, how could she be like this?
"You... have been wronged again."
If it were the Chu Qianli from before today, she would have resisted, even distanced herself.
But now, she knew the truth.
She already knew their relationship.
Her heart felt an unspeakable sorrow.
A sorrow that others could not understand.
Chu Wang seemed to see a hint of crystal-clear brilliance in her bright eyes.
Were they tears?
He was somewhat taken aback.
He wanted to get a clearer look, but Chu Qianli had already lowered her head and said softly, "In this life, who can be without hardship? Your Highness makes light of me."
"Your Highness, I heard the Emperor... is unwell. May I go and feel the Emperor's pulse? His previous condition was always managed by me..."
"Follow me." Regardless of why that tear had appeared in her eyes, at least the Emperor needed her now.
Chu Qianli's gaze was fixed on his back.
This tall back... made her heart ache again.
"Your Highness..." she couldn't help but call out.
Chu Wang paused and looked back at her, "What is it?"
"It's nothing, I just wanted to remind you that news of the Heaven and Earth Lock is still spreading. Your Highness is not safe yourself, so please try not to roam around too much."
"Heh." Chu Wang couldn't help but smile faintly. This little girl was truly interesting.
"You are more dangerous than I am, yet you are still roaming around?"
Seeing no hint of a smile in her eyes, Chu Wang knew she was serious.
Therefore, he also became serious, "Rest assured, I value my own life. If it is not necessary, I will not go out."
Of course, if it were truly necessary, it would be unavoidable.
After all, the court had been in turmoil during this period. Hiding away and remaining uninvolved might no longer be an option.
Chu Qianli said no more and walked into the secret chamber with him.
Looking up, on the bed lay a figure with a faint aura.
Upon seeing him, Chu Qianli's heart gave a violent tremor.