Did Chu Qianli ever have feelings for Feng Qihe?
Feng Yexuan had never considered this matter.
Even when Chu Qianli had joined forces with Feng Qihe to injure him, to him, it was just an affair between him and that dead woman.
He truly hadn't expected that a relationship between two people would involve a third party.
He thought that relationships were simply matters between two individuals!
"Prince Xuan, you always believe that after you resolve your own affairs, the person you seek will still be waiting for you in the same spot."
Chu Qianli did not look at him, unable to bear seeing the pain in his eyes at that moment.
But she had to tell him a truth: "Perhaps one day, when you think you have handled your own matters, and you turn back, you might discover that the person has long since gone far away."
"She also has her own affairs to handle, her own pursuits, her own future."
Finally, she put down her cup, raised her eyes, and met his gaze, which was suppressing pain: "No one will wait in place unconditionally, without regret. Neither will you, nor will I."
...
Feng Yexuan left, and Feng Qihe also departed with a hint of joy after receiving Chu Qianli's response that she would consider his proposal.
After everyone had left, Chu Qianli's suppressed breath became unstable, and she coughed twice.
She almost spat blood.
"Injured like this, and you still have to pretend to be fine in front of Prince He?" Chu Jiangnan asked with concern, "Someone..."
"No need! Father Emperor, I am fine."
But after uttering these words, Chu Qianli was a little stunned and looked up at him.
At this moment, Chu Jiangnan did not know her true identity. In the eyes of everyone, including Chu Jiangnan, she was merely a fake princess.
Had she called him "Father Emperor" too casually?
What would the Emperor think? Would he think she was a cuckoo occupying a magpie's nest, greedy for vanity, clinging to the identity of a princess?
But Chu Jiangnan's gaze towards her was always filled with concern, without any ulterior motives.
"Your Majesty..."
"Didn't you just call me 'Father Emperor' quite casually? Why the change of address now?" Chu Jiangnan frowned, clearly not agreeing.
"There are no outsiders now," Chu Qianli said softly.
Chu Jiangnan shook his head: "I have grown accustomed to hearing your 'Father Emperor' address. When you call me 'Your Majesty,' I actually feel a little displeased."
Chu Qianli stared at him blankly.
Chu Jiangnan raised his lips and smiled gently: "Actually, I quite like hearing you call me 'Father Emperor.' If you don't mind, from now on, you will be my daughter."
Chu Qianli's heart was filled with mixed emotions.
His daughter.
Chu Qianli naturally understood what this meant.
It meant a goddaughter, not a biological child.
"Father Emperor, actually I..." Should she tell him her secret?
"What? Is there something you want to tell me?"
Chu Jiangnan noticed her hesitation. He smiled, "It's alright. You can say anything to your father. I forgive you."
Chu Qianli hesitated for a long time, then finally shook her head.
There was still one matter that needed to be handled first.
After dealing with this matter and once everything was settled, she would properly acknowledge him.
Meanwhile, Chu Jiangnan was still dwelling on Feng Qihe's proposal.
"Little Li'er, tell me honestly, do you still have feelings for Prince He?"
Although Feng Yexuan was his disciple, Little Li'er's marriage should be based on her happiness.
As he said, her choice was the most important.