"Is it really that magical?"
Fu Ning suddenly leaned over, staring at Chu Qianli, blinking. "Then... can he also see through your soul, Miss?"
"That remains to be seen."
"No way? Miss, you're actually planning to go see him?"
Chu Qianli's words made Fu Ning immediately wary. "I've heard he hardly ever sees guests who have no business with him. Miss, don't do anything rash!"
She knew her lady's temperament well; once she set her sights on someone, she wouldn't rest until she met them!
However, Lingjiu Hall was heavily guarded, and not just anyone could get in.
"You really mustn't scare me," Fu Ning glared at her. "It's absolutely dangerous!"
"Will the Emperor also stay at Lingjiu Hall tonight?" Chu Qianli asked, ignoring her unease.
"Shiyi said that according to past habits, the Emperor usually returns to his palace after nightfall... No! Miss, the Southern Ming imperial palace is already heavily guarded, and Lingjiu Hall even more so!"
"Miss, you can't go! This matter needs to be discussed properly. You have no supporting forces here! And Elder Brother isn't in the palace!"
This was not Bei Ming!
"What are you thinking about?" Seeing her so nervous, Chu Qianli glanced at her and smiled. "In my current state, where can I go?"
Fu Ning then looked at her again seriously.
Seeing her still pale face, which should have been pitiable, she instead felt a sense of relief.
Chu Minghao had ordered the soft bone powder to be administered to her. She had hated him for it before, but now, she was somewhat grateful.
Her lady was weak all over and couldn't exert any strength, let alone use her internal energy.
This was good, at least her lady would be a little more settled.
"Xi has already arrived and is arranging forces in the imperial city. Shiyi is also setting up informants. Miss, you need to give them some time and not act rashly yourself."
"I know, you're so long-winded for someone so young."
"Miss!"
"Really, stop being long-winded, lest you don't get married later."
Chu Qianli pushed a plate of fruits towards her. "Eat up. Since you went out specifically to buy them, you should eat some, otherwise, it's easy for people to see through you."
"I know." Fu Ning ate happily.
As long as her lady didn't put herself in danger, everything else was negotiable.
That night, Prince Ling, being drunk, ate his dinner in his own courtyard.
It was said that he hadn't drunk like that in many years, and the effects of the alcohol had not yet worn off.
Therefore, tonight's dinner was reluctantly accompanied by Chu Qianli, clearly at the behest of the Princess Consort.
As for the Princess Consort, she was reportedly feeling unwell and did not make an appearance.
Chu Qianqian naturally did not want to stay with Chu Qianli. She left immediately after dinner, as it was merely a task for her.
In the quiet of the night, Fu Ning also returned to her own chambers to rest.
However, Chu Qianli turned off the lights, making Fu Ning believe she had gone to sleep, and slowly sat up.
She applied makeup that even her mother wouldn't recognize, changed into a night-traveling suit, and put on night-vision goggles.
She walked to the window and opened the sill.
Taking advantage of the fact that no one was outside, she suddenly leaped lightly, easily landing outside the window.
Then, with a light touch of her feet, she instantly landed on the rooftop.
Her lightness skill showed no sign of being affected by the soft bone powder.
She had said long ago that a mere soft bone powder would have no effect on her.
She could undo it anytime she wished.
Easily leaving Prince Ling's mansion, Chu Qianli looked up at the sky.
The sky was dim and hazy.
Her gaze grew solemn.
Knowing the past and the present, and being able to see the future...
She also wanted to know if this Imperial Advisor was truly as powerful as rumored.
If he was that powerful, could he know where her father was now?