Now is not the time to eliminate them, but when?
Is this something a family would say?
Chu Qianli was almost amused to death!
A so-called grandmother and a so-called father were now in front of her, discussing how to kill her!
In this world, why would there be such terrifying "family"?
Was she truly a member of their family?
However, at this moment, this was not the most important thing in Chu Qianli's heart.
The important thing was that Feng Yexuan was missing?
Chu Qianli's heart was suddenly struck.
Before he left, that vague sense of unease resurfaced.
The Duchess and Chu Hongtao were still talking.
Chu Hongtao mused, "The current court is fraught with undercurrents, and the struggle between the princes is becoming increasingly fierce."
"In fact," he leaned closer to the Duchess and lowered his voice, "Mother, in fact, I highly suspect that General Qin's accident this time was intentional."
"The purpose was to lure Prince Xuan to the Valley of Lost Souls. The person they truly want to deal with is Prince Xuan."
Although his voice was light, Chu Qianli could still hear it clearly.
This Chu Hongtao was finally not stupid.
The Duchess said with unease, "Hongtao, if what you say is true, then Prince Xuan might... not be able to return?"
"Look, the master is so ill now, and if the master... has any mishap, our family will have no one capable enough!"
Although these words were unpleasant, Chu Hongtao had to accept that they were the truth.
He, a mere Grand Tutor, had an insufficient official position.
The Duchess frowned and added, "Now that Little Seven is married into the Prince's manor, at least people still give Prince Xuan some face. If Prince Xuan were to truly have an accident..."
Chu Hongtao said helplessly, "This unfilial girl, Little Seven, doesn't care about me. Even as the Crown Princess, she's useless to me. It's a pity that it wasn't Huaiyu who married Prince Xuan..."
"Don't count on Prince Xuan now. Who knows if he can even return."
The Duchess suddenly said, "Isn't the Third Prince also selecting concubines recently? Why don't you quickly make arrangements for Huaiyu and see if there's still a chance..."
The two walked away.
Chu Qianli knew someone was behind her.
After they had gone far, she turned back and sneered at the person, "Why aren't you hurrying to stop them? Your Huaiyu is also getting married."
"Miss Seven should worry first about whether her husband can return safely."
Han Zhan stared at her expressionlessly, "But for now, please come back with me first."
He had, of course, come to capture her after discovering she had escaped.
"What right do people from the Duke's manor have to detain me?" Chu Qianli snorted coldly.
However, when he mentioned Feng Yexuan, she still felt a sense of unease.
"Whoever harmed the Duke, I will not let them go."
"You truly won't let them go?" Chu Qianli narrowed her eyes, carefully observing every subtle expression on his face.
"What do you mean?" Han Zhan frowned and glared at her.
He had always felt a subconscious aversion towards her.
"I'm just wondering if you are truly loyal to my grandfather."
"The Duke has shown me great kindness; how could I not be loyal?"
But Han Zhan didn't want to waste any more time with her.
He took a step forward and said sternly, "Does Miss Seven want to return to her room on her own, or shall I take you back?"
"Grandfather is not sick; he has been poisoned."
"What did you say?" Han Zhan's expression changed, but he quickly dismissed her words:
"All the famous doctors in the capital have seen him, and even the imperial physicians have come. They all said the same thing; no one said the Duke showed any signs of poisoning!"
This woman dared to speak nonsense.
"Whether it's true or not, you'll know if you take me to see my grandfather."
Chu Qianli also took a step forward, showing no fear towards him, "I'm just gambling on how much sincerity you truly have for my grandfather!"