"Miss..."
Leaning against the headboard, Yu Xing also looked at Chu Qianli, her voice still hoarse and weak.
But she was now conscious.
She whispered, "His Highness... won't want me. Miss... please... take me in. Otherwise... I really don't know where else I can go."
"I can take you in, but that would mean you and Ding Chen would be separated. Are you willing?"
Chu Qianli was not foolish. Seeing how Ding Chen had been meticulously taking care of Yu Xing by her side during this time, how could she not see Ding Chen's feelings for Yu Xing?
It was just that she didn't know if Yu Xing felt the same.
However, these were not things she needed to concern herself with now.
Other people's relationships, other people's affairs, had nothing to do with her.
Unexpectedly, Ding Chen said firmly, "Wherever Yu Xing is, I will be. If Yu Xing wants to follow Miss, then I also want to follow Miss."
Yu Xing's face flushed, and her pale complexion finally regained a hint of color.
After looking at her, Ding Chen immediately looked back at Chu Qianli, "Miss, I... I don't have many demands. Just let me eat and dress warmly, and I will be loyal to you."
"You're abandoning your Prince so easily?" Chu Qianli frowned, a trace of surprise flashing through her mind.
Feng Yexuan's people would not change their minds so easily.
"I... I..." Ding Chen seemed flustered, a flicker of something in his eyes, unsure how to speak.
"Don't tell me you're still following your Prince's orders to stay here and monitor our Miss!"
Fu Ning used to admire Feng Yexuan greatly, but because of Prince Xuan, Miss had been injured several times. Fu Ning now had a belly full of grievances towards the people of Prince Xuan's mansion.
She could be lenient with Yu Xing, as Yu Xing had just recovered from a serious illness, but she didn't have the same tolerance for Ding Chen.
If they still wanted to hurt Miss's feelings, even if it meant losing their lives, Fu Ning would fight them.
"I did not! I swear, I would never do anything to betray the Princess!"
Fu Ning glared at him. Just now, he had been guilty and afraid to speak.
They weren't blind, how could they not see that Miss's question had made him afraid to answer?
Yu Xing wanted to say something, but Chu Qianli waved her hand, "Forget it. If you both want to stay, I'm happy to have two more helpers."
"Princess, I truly... truly want to defect to you," Yu Xing said hoarsely.
She had only just woken up and didn't have much understanding of the matters between the Princess and the Prince.
However, after hearing their conversation just now, she had a general idea.
The Prince... had left the Princess and returned to Beiming, and had also taken something away, which was very disadvantageous to the Princess.
But only Ding Chen would truly know the details of what had happened.
"I am a woman. Since the Prince already knows this, he will definitely not allow me to stay by his side anymore."
"If the Princess also doesn't want me, I really... don't know where to go."
"Alright, I'll keep you here."
"Miss..." Fu Ning was actually very conflicted.
On one hand, she pitied Yu Xing, but on the other hand, she was still worried that they would help Prince Xuan harm the Princess.
Ding Chen knelt down again, his face sincere, "I swear with my life, I will never do anything to betray the Princess. Please, Princess, see clearly!"
"Alright, this time, I believe you."
After giving Yu Xing instructions for her recovery, Chu Qianli left with Fu Ning.
Ding Chen helped Yu Xing, intending to help her lie down and rest.
Yu Xing, however, looked at his face and asked hoarsely, "Tell me honestly, did the Prince order you to stay?"
(End of Chapter)