It was unclear how much time had passed.
Chu Qianli opened her eyes, intending to push Feng Yexuan away.
Before she could make a move, Feng Yexuan had already let go of her.
It was as if he knew she was in a hurry.
"I'll go with you," Feng Yexuan suddenly said as Chu Qianli got up from his embrace.
Chu Qianli was somewhat surprised. She looked at him again and suddenly smiled.
"You make it sound like you're inside my head. Do you really know everything I do?"
"They say we have a spiritual connection," Prince Xuan also stood up, adjusting his clothes.
Seeing him dress, Chu Qianli felt something unknown pass through her, and her face inexplicably flushed.
Did they look like they had just done something naughty?
But she didn't let herself dwell on it. She tidied her things and turned to leave.
However, as she reached the door and extended her hand to open it, a large palm suddenly appeared out of nowhere, gently pushing the door shut.
"You..." Chu Qianli turned back, only to be completely blocked by a tall figure. "What... Mmph!"
She opened her eyes, completely disbelieving.
Her lips were being sealed by him.
"Mmph mmph..." The woman trapped in the man's arms struggled to resist, but her hands were held behind her back.
Feng Yexuan used his other hand to cup the back of her head, gently pulling her closer.
A long and deep kiss.
It took Chu Qianli only a moment to go from initial resistance to complete surrender.
Perhaps, in just one second, she was completely trapped in his aura.
Completely, lost!
After a long while, the man, breathing heavily, suddenly released her and turned his back to her.
"Hurry up and go!" His voice was hoarse and exasperated.
Without a second thought, Chu Qianli fled the room, slamming the door shut with a bang.
Once outside, she dared to take a deep breath.
That was close. If she had been a moment slower, perhaps... perhaps she wouldn't have been able to leave this room today.
She had felt his physical changes clearly.
In broad daylight, he dared to be so... so unrestrained!
Thinking of his intense reaction, she couldn't help but reach out and cover her chest.
Her heart was pounding like thunder!
It was truly a close call.
After finally managing to calm her breathing, Chu Qianli was about to leave.
Behind her, Feng Yexuan's low, hoarse voice suddenly called out, "Give me one year."
Chu Qianli paused, wanting to turn back, but stubbornly refused to look again.
"Li'er, believe me, in one year, I can do it."
After that, there was no more movement from the room.
Chu Qianli did not linger and walked away quickly.
One year.
It seemed like a long time, yet it also felt fleeting.
One year.
Was she truly willing to wait?
But what was she waiting for?
She didn't know, knew nothing.
After a year, who could guarantee she would still be alive, or that she would be well?
But if one year could be exchanged for a lifetime...
Ultimately, she didn't think too much about it.
Because what came next was too important!
...
Just as Prince Yu returned to his residence to rest, and Prince Jing guarded the still unconscious Emperor, the flag was raised in Guang'an Gate Square.
The common people surged forward, and the officials also hurried over.
Because it was heard that the Princess would publicly interrogate Prince Yu!
The Princess was going to hold a public trial for her eldest imperial uncle!