He turned and left, without a word of explanation.
After a long while, Chu Qianli followed him and also left.
Finally, they returned to the Xuan Prince's mansion, safe and sound.
However, this time, as she stepped into this courtyard, that step suddenly felt difficult and bitter.
And also, somewhat unfamiliar.
This place, it seemed, from beginning to end, did not belong to her.
What did it mean to live here?
After she returned, she went to find Ye Qingying.
But the news that Yu Xing told her made her thoughts even more confused.
Master had left.
The Prince's mansion had become even more strange…
…
Prince He woke up.
Yu Linglong quickly dressed herself up and then went to Prince He's sleeping chambers.
In the chambers, the doctor and Prince He's personal guard, Jinghong, were present.
Upon seeing Yu Linglong arrive, Jinghong still exuded an air of defensiveness.
Yu Linglong, however, walked up to Feng Qihe with great composure and smiled, "You're finally awake?"
"What are you doing here?" In the Prince He's mansion, Feng Qihe had never shown Yu Linglong any pleasantries.
Perhaps many people didn't know why the Prince dared to be so rude to the Empress of the Longteng Kingdom, but everyone had grown accustomed to it.
Seeing that Yu Linglong did not leave and instead clung to their Prince, no one held much respect for this Empress.
"You are injured, and as your fiancée, of course I must come and see you."
Yu Linglong paid no mind to his coldness, always wearing an enthusiastic smile.
Seeing the doctor holding the medicine, she quickly said, "Let me do it. It is my responsibility to serve my future husband."
"No need!" Feng Qihe remained very dismissive of her.
Jinghong quickly stepped forward, took the medicine bowl, and offered it to Feng Qihe.
Yu Linglong, however, smiled and said, "Why must Your Highness be so wary of me? We are all on the same boat. Naturally, I genuinely care about Your Highness."
Feng Qihe still didn't even glance at her, drinking the medicine calmly, as if she didn't exist.
The smile on Yu Linglong's face began to falter, gradually becoming stiff and awkward.
However, she didn't need to stoop to his level now.
After Feng Qihe finally finished the medicine, she still raised her lips and smiled, saying, "Your Highness, there are some things I wish to discuss with you privately."
Feng Qihe handed the medicine bowl to Jinghong, who returned it to the doctor. The doctor left with the tray.
Jinghong looked at Yu Linglong with a blank expression and said, "If you have something to say, say it."
Yu Linglong knew that this guard named Jinghong basically knew everything about Prince He.
Therefore, he also knew her true identity.
Yu Linglong forced a smile and said, "Regarding... Chu Qianli, I wish to speak with Your Highness alone."
Jinghong remained expressionless, repeating the same sentence, "If you have something to say, say it."
Yu Linglong clenched her fist, and the smile faltered on her face for the second time.
She stared at Feng Qihe, her tone no longer as pleasant as before.
"Your Highness, there are some things I can only tell you. If Your Highness does not listen, I fear you will regret it!"
Normally, Feng Qihe would not completely ignore her; at least, he would give her a chance to speak.
But for some reason today, he was even colder towards her, giving her no opportunity at all.
"Send her back," Feng Qihe waved his hand.
Jinghong immediately stepped forward and said coldly, "Miss, please!"
"Your Highness!" Yu Linglong gritted her teeth, almost losing control.
This time, Jinghong directly grabbed her by the back of her collar and threw her out, "Please!"
Two guards came forward, intending to use force.
Yu Linglong was so angry that her face was almost disfigured!
To avoid revealing the secret on her face in front of everyone, she could only suppress her anger and leave.
Jinghong returned to the chambers, closed the door, and walked up to Feng Qihe, lowering his voice, "Your Highness, why... do you not wish to be alone with her?"
Why did it seem like the Prince was... a little afraid of her?
How could that be? Afraid of this imposter Empress, who now had no power or influence in their Northern Underworld?