Hua Rong arrived early the next morning.
Just as Leng Ji had predicted, the Madam had come in a hurry today, solely for the matter of the Heaven and Earth Lock.
"Xuan'er, the Heaven and Earth Lock is something we must obtain. The treasure absolutely cannot fall into the hands of others."
Feng Ye Xuan's spirits were noticeably better today, so Hua Rong felt less hesitant to say what she needed to.
"Princess Feiyan is still in the Northern Underworld Imperial City, but if I were to guess, Prince Hao, upon hearing news of the Heaven and Earth Lock, will definitely rush back. Princess Feiyan would not remain alone in the Northern Underworld."
"Her time in the Northern Underworld is drawing to a close, Xuan'er. Listen to your mother and make good use of this opportunity to spend time with her."
"We need the treasure of the Heaven and Earth Lock, and we also need Prince Yu's help. Of course, Prince Yu must also want to win you over now."
She looked at Feng Ye Xuan, her demeanor uncharacteristically gentle: "Xuan'er, listen to your mother and don't miss this chance."
No sooner had she finished speaking than Leng Ji's knock echoed from outside: "Your Highness, Prince Hao and Princess Feiyan have arrived."
... Hearing that Prince Xuan was unwell, Chu Feiyan was eager to see him first thing in the morning.
Somehow, the matter had reached Chu Ming Hao's ears.
She had initially thought Chu Ming Hao would stop her. Chu Feiyan now harbored a strange fear of Chu Ming Hao.
Of course, there was more resentment than fear.
Once they returned to the Southern Underworld, she would definitely complain to her father, telling him that Chu Ming Hao wanted to kill her!
But she hadn't expected that Chu Ming Hao would be as gentle as before when he saw her today, even to the point of being tender.
"Feiyan, brother was reckless last night. Please don't take it to heart."
Knowing she was going to the Xuan Prince's mansion, Chu Ming Hao personally accompanied her.
In the carriage, Chu Feiyan kept her distance from him, yet Chu Ming Hao tried to get closer several times.
"Feiyan, you must understand that Chu Qianli is very important to both me and Father. She still has great value for us."
Upon hearing this, Chu Feiyan let out a cold snort and turned her face away, refusing to look at him.
"Feiyan, you may not care about me as your brother, but do you truly not care about Father at all?"
"Father doesn't know Chu Qianli at all. What relationship could they possibly have?" Chu Feiyan said coldly.
Chu Ming Hao smiled faintly: "Father knows everything. How could he not know Chu Qianli? Bringing Chu Qianli back this time was also Father's intention."
"Father's intention?" She looked astonished.
"Of course. Otherwise, a lowly woman like Chu Qianli, I, your brother, wouldn't even spare a second glance. Why would I let her stay in my place?"
Seeing that she was somewhat moved, Chu Ming Hao immediately continued: "Feiyan, Chu Qianli is Father's pawn. I must ensure she lives to see Father, otherwise, Father will be very angry."
Chu Feiyan remained silent, still unconvinced.
However, if it was truly Father's wish to bring Chu Qianli back, she did feel a twinge of regret.
After all, she had almost killed Chu Qianli.
"But I... I just hate her."
"Prince Xuan doesn't want her anymore. Why should you hate a woman who has been abandoned?"
Chu Feiyan considered it and felt it made some sense.
Why bother with someone who was essentially discarded?
"Alright, you are always the one brother cherishes the most. As for Chu Qianli, she is still useful to Father, and I cannot let her die. Do you understand?"
Chu Feiyan seemed to understand, yet not entirely. It was unclear if she had truly taken his words to heart.
They had arrived at the Xuan Prince's mansion.
Chu Feiyan's eyes lit up, and she immediately alighted from the carriage: "I want to see Brother Ye Xuan."
"Go ahead." Chu Ming Hao alighted from the carriage behind her.
Ghost Pupil hurried over and whispered, "Young Master, our people still haven't discovered the identity of the mysterious master in the Five Continents Garden."