Feng Yexuan's condition was truly not good, blood trickled from the corner of his lips without stopping.
Chu Qianli dared not think further, supporting him, she walked unsteadily towards the bedside.
After only two steps, two figures simultaneously appeared at the doorway from outside.
"Imperial Brother!" The one in front was Feng Jinrui, his face filled with anxiety.
Following behind Feng Jinrui was Han Zhan, who had chased after them after discovering someone had broken into the Duke's mansion.
"Quick, help," Chu Qianli called out hoarsely.
He was truly too heavy; it was difficult for her to manage him alone.
Feng Jinrui immediately quickened his pace, picked up Feng Yexuan, and gently placed him on the bed.
"Demoness, my Imperial Brother was angered to death by that divorce agreement, so much so that he kept spitting black blood."
Feng Jinrui was truly a little resentful of her, "Didn't Imperial Brother treat you well? Why do you want to leave him again and again?"
Chu Qianli no longer had the strength to explain.
This clueless boy understood nothing and knew nothing.
His entire family was forcing her to divorce him. If she didn't sign the divorce agreement, it was uncertain if she would even have the chance to leave the imperial palace alive.
However, he was also right; she had indeed never thought of staying by Feng Yexuan's side.
Feng Jinrui was not one to complain, especially seeing his Imperial Brother in such a state, his heart ached with urgency.
"When Imperial Brother wakes up, you hurry back to the manor and are not allowed to run around anymore. Both he and I will protect you!"
Chu Qianli froze for a moment.
She truly never expected to hear the words "protect me" from this young man.
But she knew that Feng Jinrui was straightforward and honest; his words were sincere.
Feng Jinrui didn't know what she was thinking; he was currently only worried about his Fourth Imperial Brother's injuries:
"Imperial Brother ran out, ran too fast, we couldn't catch up..."
"I understand. Get me a basin of hot water, and then you guard the door. Do not let anyone in."
Chu Qianli collected her thoughts and immediately instructed.
Those things like Qingming Yulinglong would surely arrive soon.
If they were allowed to barge in and disrupt the treatment, even an immortal would have trouble saving the man on the bed.
"I'll go get the hot water!" Han Zhan turned and left the room.
Feng Jinrui merely paused for a moment before immediately responding, "Yes!"
Chu Qianli had just taken out her needle pack, and before she could even administer the acupuncture to Feng Yexuan,
her wrist was once again grasped by him.
This time, his grip was very, very light, not lacking in strength, but rather, he did not want to hurt her again.
"They... forced you, didn't they?"
Still the same question; this guy was too stubborn.
Chu Qianli looked at him and said very seriously, "No matter what, you are sick now and can't do anything. You must get better first."
"You... dislike this prince... for not being capable... of protecting you?"
Feng Yexuan coughed, and what he coughed out was all blood.
Black and purple!
The poison had already been mostly cleared, but because of his emotional distress, the residual toxins had found an opportunity.
"I don't dislike you, but I don't need..."
"Let's make up." He was truly tired.
The wound on his chest ached as if being torn apart.
He had been relying on his remaining willpower, just to hold on until he could see her.
He wanted to ask her personally if she had signed the divorce agreement willingly.
This was the second divorce agreement; this damned woman had a history!
He knew she had wanted to escape for a long time.
But upon seeing her, he no longer wanted to argue.
He just wanted to sleep soundly by her side...
"Damned woman, this prince... doesn't want to argue. When this prince wakes up, come... come home with me."
His eyelids grew heavier, and his consciousness became increasingly blurred.
Yet, he still thought of waiting for her promise.
Chu Qianli wanted to refuse, but seeing that his consciousness was clearly scattered, yet he still refused to let go of her hand, stubbornly wanting a promise from her.
Her cold, hard heart inexplicably softened.
"Let's talk after you're better, okay?" Her voice was very gentle.
This was the only gentleness she had ever shown Feng Yexuan.
She was usually cold and distant towards him.
This gentle voice was like a spring breeze, soft and light, caressing Feng Yexuan's heart.
His taut nerves completely relaxed.
Once relaxed, he could no longer hold on.
Everything before his eyes plunged into darkness, and he finally fainted completely.
Chu Qianli immediately withdrew the silver needles, sealing several vital acupoints on his chest.
Feng Jinrui guarded the door. When Han Zhan returned with the hot water, he took it and personally brought it in.
Watching Chu Qianli administer acupuncture to his Imperial Brother, Feng Jinrui couldn't help but ask, "Are the words Imperial Brother just spoke true?"
"What words?" Feng Yexuan had said many things in his daze; who knew which one he was referring to?
"Imperial Brother said someone forced you to sign the divorce agreement, is that true?"
"No!" If this clueless boy knew too much, he might cause some major trouble.
"You go out and guard well. Qingming and the others will arrive soon. Do not let them interrupt, otherwise, even an immortal would find it hard to treat your Imperial Brother's injuries!"
Feng Jinrui panicked upon hearing this and immediately wanted to go guard the door.
But seeing that the blood still trickling from his Imperial Brother's lips was black and purple, he still felt panicked, "...Fourth Imperial Sister-in-law."
Chu Qianli did not turn her head, but her heart skipped a beat.
This was the first time this clueless boy had formally called her Imperial Sister-in-law.
He hadn't called her that before, and now he called her that after she divorced his Imperial Brother, was that ironic?
But Feng Jinrui had no intention of being sarcastic; he was serious.
"If... if Imperial Brother truly likes you, then I... I also decide to like you. We will protect you from now on. If anyone bullies you, just tell us!"
Chu Qianli almost missed her acupuncture point with this needle!
Imperial Brother likes you, and I also decide to like you?
Does this silly boy understand what liking means?
Feng Jinrui remained very serious, without any hint of joking, "Imperial Sister-in-law, when Imperial Brother is well, we'll go home together!"
"I don't..."
However, Feng Jinrui had already left, quickly walking to the door and guarding it with Han Zhan.
Chu Qianli felt a headache coming on.
She hadn't agreed to anything, had she?
These two brothers were truly troublesome.
Feng Yexuan, in his unconscious state, would occasionally murmur, "Want to leave? Unless... this prince is dead..."
Chu Qianli felt her headache worsen.
These people of the royal family!
Some wanted her dead, some wanted her gone, yet some insisted on taking her home.
This royal family was fraught with danger everywhere. Getting involved with them not only harmed herself but also her grandfather.
But this man...
Chu Qianli couldn't help but lower her head, looking at the still unconscious Feng Yexuan.
Clearly, he had lost all consciousness, yet his lips still murmured about her, this damned woman.
Was gratitude truly so important to him?
Just because she was Long Qianyue's daughter, did he decide on her?
But now, the people outside had proven that Chu Huaiyu was Long Qianyue's daughter.
So, when he woke up, how would he treat her, this so-called "imposter"?
And how would he treat Chu Huaiyu?
Would he still stubbornly want to repay his debt of gratitude? How would he repay it?