Later, Feng Yexuan truly took Chu Buqu and Chu Hongtao for a stroll in the prince's mansion.
As for Chu Feixue and Chu Huaiyu, one was beaten so badly that her backside was split open and sent back to the Duke's mansion for treatment.
The other, the prince had not told her to get up, so she remained kneeling in the main hall of the prince's mansion.
No one knew when she would be allowed to stand up.
Qian'er was very happy today.
As she helped Chu Qianli back to rest, she walked with an air of pride, her steps carrying a gust of wind.
"The people downstairs are all saying that His Highness is very protective, incredibly so!"
After helping Chu Qianli back to the bedroom, Qian'er, while arranging tea and snacks for her, excitedly recounted what she had overheard.
"Now everyone knows that the Princess Consort's status in His Highness's heart is more important than anyone else's!"
"Look at those snobbish people, who would dare bully the Princess Consort in the future."
Chu Qianli remained silent.
The punishment of Chu Feixue and Chu Huaiyu, on the surface, was Feng Yexuan's protection of her.
However, she knew very well that Prince Xuan was also issuing a warning to her.
If he doted on and protected her, she could be the happiest woman in the world.
But if one day she displeased him, her fate might not be any better than those two sisters.
Qian'er, however, did not understand. Qian'er only knew that His Highness currently adored their Princess Consort!
"Princess Consort, this servant thinks that from now on, you should just stay peacefully in the prince's mansion. His Highness will surely cherish you dearly."
Please, no more jumping into the lake to escape!
She was lucky to be rescued by His Highness this time, but what about next time?
"Princess Consort, I'm talking to you, did you hear me?"
Seeing that Chu Qianli remained silent, Qian'er couldn't help but reach out and wave her hand in front of her.
"Princess Consort, what are you thinking about?" Why did her expression seem so solemn?
"Aren't you happy? That Chu Huaiyu clearly wanted to seduce His Highness in such a persistent way, even Lord Qingming fell for it!"
"But our Prince didn't! Our Prince didn't even glance at her. Princess Consort, why are you still unhappy?"
"Do you think His Highness treats me very well?" Chu Qianli suddenly asked.
Qian'er nodded immediately without a second thought: "Of course he does!"
Look at His Highness's protective demeanor in the hall!
No matter if the Princess Consort was right or wrong, there was no need to ask.
Anyone who offended the Princess Consort would be punished!
Was this not good enough?
His Highness's protective and domineering demeanor was simply captivating.
Even the onlookers were mesmerized, so why was the Princess Consort, as the person involved, not moved?
"Then, if one day I still want to leave the prince's mansion?"
"Princess Consort, don't speak carelessly!"
Qian'er's face changed dramatically at her words.
She quickly walked to the door, observed that no one was eavesdropping outside, and then hurried back.
Her voice lowered to a whisper: "Princess Consort, be careful of eavesdroppers. You must never say words like 'leaving the prince's mansion' again."
Compared to her panic, Chu Qianli appeared very calm.
She leaned against the headboard, looked at Qian'er, and smiled faintly, "So, Feng Yexuan's doting on me is conditional on me obediently staying here and obeying him."
"If one day I defy him, my fate will surely not be good, right?"
Even Qian'er understood this logic!
"Princess Consort, don't overthink it..."
"I'm tired, I want to rest."
Chu Qianli waved her hand and lay down on the bed.
Today, she was truly tired, and her injuries had not yet healed.
Qian'er covered her with the quilt, feeling uneasy in her heart.
Did the Princess Consort still want to leave?
His Highness's temper was unpredictable; sometimes, even the Emperor and the Empress Dowager dared not provoke him.
If the Princess Consort ran away again and angered His Highness...
Qian'er couldn't help but shiver.
She dared not imagine the consequences!