"But at least I know that in my Second Imperial Uncle's heart, the person he most wishes to follow is my father, and that is enough!"
Chu Qianli wasn't saying this to coax or comfort him; she could see many things clearly for herself.
"Second Imperial Uncle was hesitant before, for the sake of the empire, but knowing that Father has awakened and found me, his princess, Second Imperial Uncle's happiness is for my father."
"I've seen all of this and kept it in my heart."
"Princess..." This girl truly warms the heart and moves people.
"Second Imperial Uncle, when we're alone in the future, you should still call me Xiao Li'er. It's more intimate."
Chu Qianli smiled at him, "Don't worry. Everyone has a lot to do tonight. If Second Imperial Uncle still feels guilty about what happened before, then go help Xi Jiu get some medicine."
"Alright, alright, I'll go now!"
It was good to have something to do; as long as he had a task, he felt useful.
From now on, he would wholeheartedly assist the Emperor and the little princess.
"However, Xiao Li'er, you still need to be wary of Chu Minghao and Lan Fan."
"I know." Chu Qianli saw him to the door.
Chu Lingyang reached the door but then seemed to recall something and stopped abruptly.
"Xiao Li'er, you just said... you said that in my heart, Prince Yu is at least good to the empire and its people?"
That's right, he finally remembered. That statement didn't seem simple!
"Xiao Li'er, could it be that I've misjudged Prince Yu?"
Could it be that Prince Yu was not problematic, apart from his cruel methods?
Could it be that he was not wholeheartedly devoted to the state and its people?
This matter was very serious!
"Xiao Li'er..."
"I don't have any evidence, so it's not easy for me to say many things explicitly."
Actually, it was quite good for Chu Lingyang to be like this – simple-minded yet decorated with military achievements.
To live like this, and be a member of the royal family, perhaps it was also a good thing.
"Second Imperial Uncle, I still need to verify this, so for now, I can't gossip with you."
"I believe you!" Gossip all you want!
"But I still don't have proof, and I don't even know if my guess is correct, so I won't gossip about it."
"Xiao Li'er..." Although it was all speculation, saying half a sentence and not finishing it made Chu Lingyang feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Don't worry, if I find any evidence, I will notify you, Second Imperial Uncle, immediately!"
Chu Lingyang could only suppress the matter in his heart with helplessness.
"Alright, you should get some rest early. There are many things waiting for you to do tomorrow."
He still had to help Xi Jiu get medicine, which needed to be distributed to the people early tomorrow morning.
These were all top priorities!
"Okay." Chu Qianli's lips curved upwards, and she gave him a reassuring smile, "I really need to sleep now, I'm so tired. Second Imperial Uncle, you should also finish your tasks early and get some rest."
After seeing Chu Lingyang out, Chu Qianli did not follow his advice to rest early.
She walked behind the screen, and after a while, she emerged wearing black clothing.
For this era, it was very peculiar attire, but for her mission tonight, this clothing was indispensable.
After blowing out the candlelight, Chu Qianli gently pushed open the window, leaped out, and instantly landed on the rooftop.
The backyard was brightly lit, with everyone busy. It was precisely because of this that the dark corners on the rooftop were easily overlooked.
Chu Qianli climbed over the high wall, stealthily took the horse that the guards had arranged for her outside the courtyard, mounted it, and at the fastest speed, rushed towards the direction of Baijing Village...