Gui Tong's expression changed instantly.
He was ordered by the Prince to protect the County Princess, and on the surface, he was Prince Yu's man.
Seeing his expression, Chu Feiyan knew her guess was correct.
She sneered, "Gui Tong, don't think I don't know that you and my brother are colluding to seize my father's military power!"
"County Princess, you must not speak such nonsense. This subordinate is absolutely loyal to the Prince!" Gui Tong said immediately.
"Hmph, do you think I don't know? I'm not blind!"
Chu Feiyan crossed her arms, her face full of disdain. "Who can't see what you and my brother are plotting? However, father will eventually grow old, and I cannot always stay by father's side."
Gui Tong remained silent, his large hand slowly tightening.
A hint of killing intent flashed in his eyes.
But he quickly suppressed it.
After the killing intent was gone, only fear and trepidation remained.
"County Princess, this subordinate dares not."
"As this County Princess said, who you are loyal to has nothing to do with me."
After all, she would be married eventually.
Once she married Prince Xuan and became his consort, she would be part of Bei Ming.
The affairs of their Nan Ming would matter little to her.
As long as her father ascended the throne first, and she became a princess, her status would be secured.
From then on, she would forever be Prince Xuan's consort, and Prince Xuan would be her sole focus in the future.
"As long as you treat this County Princess well, this County Princess will naturally not speak ill of you to father."
Gui Tong immediately bowed and said, "Gui Tong is loyal to the County Princess."
"Then, cripple this lowly woman's hand for this County Princess!"
Chu Feiyan extended a slender finger, pointing directly at Chu Qianli. "Now, immediately! Sever her tendons, and I will believe you are loyal to this County Princess without question."
Seeing Gui Tong's hesitant expression, Chu Feiyan softened her voice and persuaded, "Brother only said not to kill her, right?"
Gui Tong remained silent and nodded.
Fu Ning gently tugged at Chu Qianli's sleeve.
This situation was not good for her lady!
It seemed this man named Gui Tong was truly going to obey Chu Feiyan.
"My lady..." she called out softly.
Chu Qianli said nothing, her cold gaze fixed on Gui Tong's face.
"Go on!" Chu Feiyan pushed Gui Tong.
Gui Tong flicked his wrist, and a short blade appeared in his hand.
Fu Ning immediately stepped forward, shielding Chu Qianli. "Our lady has a cooperative relationship with Young Master Hao. If you dare to harm our lady..."
"And what can you do?" Chu Feiyan couldn't help but laugh. "Heh, with her in our hands, what cooperation are you talking about? A prisoner is a prisoner. If it were truly a cooperative relationship, would my brother have given you the bone-softening powder?"
Look at yourself now.
You can be bullied at will, poisoned at will, and killed at will!
Cooperation? Does she deserve that?
Fu Ning bit her lip. As Gui Tong stepped forward, she swiftly drew her dagger, ready to protect Chu Qianli to the death.
Gui Tong did not want to harm them, but Chu Feiyan was Prince Yu's darling, and he was powerless.
"Miss Chu, please don't blame me. As long as you don't resist, I will only injure your hand and not take your life."
He strode forward, quickly reaching Fu Ning and Chu Qianli.
His gaze swept over Fu Ning, and Gui Tong said coldly, "If you resist, I can guarantee that the girl beside you will die without a doubt."