The imperial city was even more turbulent at this time.
Various factions were filled with suspicion.
Tensions were high, ready to erupt. As Chu Qianli left the imperial city with Chu Minghao, the tense atmosphere reached its peak.
In contrast, Chu Qianli's side was quiet, a picture of peaceful tranquility.
Upon arriving at the post station today, the various teams began to settle in.
Since three teams were departing together this time, the sheer number of people far exceeded the small post station's capacity.
Therefore, Prince He and Prince Xuan's teams chose to set up camp on the flat ground behind the post station.
Beyond the flat ground lay a small grove.
With three teams驻扎 (zhùzhā - stationed) together, this small grove also became heavily guarded and very safe.
Thus, Chu Qianli had the opportunity to go in for a walk, to alleviate the weariness from traveling all day.
Fortunately, throughout the day, Chu Feiyan did not send anyone to trouble her again.
Firstly, it was because of the incident with the maid earlier. Gui Tong had used that method to warn the servants who were eager to please the郡主 (jùnzhǔ - county princess).
Secondly, Chu Feiyan seemed particularly busy today and had no intention of paying attention to her.
Perhaps, she had already forgotten her existence.
After all, with a man as beautiful as an immortal behind her, Chu Feiyan's entire focus was on Prince Xuan, leaving her no time to bother with Chu Qianli.
Chu Qianli enjoyed the leisure. After dinner, with Funing's support, she went to the stream.
It was said that she was going to bathe and change.
Gui Tong followed for a while, then stopped at a distance from the stream, respecting propriety.
"So, the imperial city must be in chaos due to the matter of you giving medicine to the Emperor?"
Funing found it somewhat amusing.
So, gifting medicine had such a purpose.
Did everyone think that the Emperor and Chu Qianli had some plan together?
Thinking further, perhaps even Prince Hao had become an ally of the Emperor and Chu Qianli.
The human heart is the most complex thing in the world.
Often, it is because of the human heart that simple matters instantly become extraordinarily complicated.
"However, my lady, your gifting medicine to the Emperor couldn't be that simple, right?" Was it truly just to make those people suspicious?
This didn't seem like Chu Qianli's usual style of action.
Chu Qianli took off her shoes and placed her feet into the stream.
The icy water instantly relieved the irritation and fatigue of the entire day.
However, it was too cold, making her shiver involuntarily.
"My lady, you are not well. This water is too cold. Don't soak." Funing immediately tried to stop her.
Chu Qianli shook her head, "No, my feet are too uncomfortable. I need to soak them. Don't mind me, I'll be fine soon."
She closed her eyes and even lay down on the ground.
The cool breeze blew against her slender body, making her feel even colder.
Funing quickly took off her own outer garment and covered Chu Qianli with it.
"My reason for giving the Emperor medicine was actually very simple. I just didn't want him to die. However, I can guess that those women will overthink it."
"Why help the Emperor?" Funing didn't understand.
This Emperor had even bullied their young lady before!
Although their young lady was not a bad person, she wasn't so good as to repay evil with good, was she?
"I am not helping him. I am only helping the people of Beiming."
With Prince He and Prince Xuan both absent, if the Emperor were to have any accident during this period, his death would surely lead to chaos in the imperial city.
When chaos ensued, it would be the common people who suffered!