Han Zhan left, angered.
Fu Ning couldn't help but sigh softly, "Why must you interact with people in this way? He was just showing concern for you."
In front of others, Fu Ning was the maidservant she had bought.
But in private, their relationship was actually quite good, they could be considered half-friends.
Fu Ning, being someone from the martial world, never placed much importance on status or hierarchy.
It was precisely because of this that Chu Qianli felt more at ease and casual when interacting with her.
"But I don't need his concern."
Chu Qianli slowly walked out from the ruins.
Fu Ning thought for a moment and couldn't help but nod, "That's true, too much concern from men can be overwhelming."
She couldn't understand Han Zhan either.
He seemed to like Chu Huaiyu a lot, always siding with Chu Huaiyu.
But the way he looked at Chu Qianli was so complicated?
It was as if... he harbored some affection but was unwilling to admit it?
Chu Qianli's current relationship with Prince Xuan was also truly intertwined and complicated.
At this time, it was best to avoid any concern from other men.
It would be troublesome.
"However, Miss..." Fu Ning looked at her profile, hesitating to speak.
"If you have something to say, just say it."
"I think... the Prince is very pitiful," Fu Ning mumbled, her small face looking a bit conflicted.
She already knew that the Prince was peerlessly handsome, devastatingly beautiful.
She had seen him and was almost mesmerized by him.
But knowing he was Chu Qianli's man, at most she would just steal a few more glances, and beyond that, she felt nothing else.
Food and beauty are natural desires, who wouldn't enjoy looking at a handsome man?
But tonight, she clearly saw a different Prince Xuan.
That aura of despair... Oh my goodness! It was truly heartbreaking.
Fu Ning's heart still ached when she thought about it.
"Miss, you really... don't want him anymore? He's so good to you..."
He threw such a tantrum, smashing everything he could, but he didn't harm Chu Qianli in the slightest.
Where could one find a man who was both handsome and powerful, and cared about her?
Really, one shouldn't look too much at handsome men, it makes one feel distressed when thinking about them.
It was too heartbreaking.
Chu Qianli didn't speak and walked directly into the guest room.
Tonight, she could only sleep in the guest room.
Fu Ning followed her in, "Miss, you said to speak freely, but you don't pay attention to me when I do."
"I let you speak, but I didn't say I'd necessarily respond, did I?" Chu Qianli rolled her eyes.
"Miss, stop pretending, I know you're in a bad mood."
Although Fu Ning hadn't been by her side for long, she found Chu Qianli easy to understand when she wasn't guarded.
"Actually, do you... not care about Prince Xuan at all? Have you never felt even a little bit of liking for him?"
Fu Ning didn't believe it.
She was just deceiving herself.
"What if I like him, and what if I don't?"
Chu Qianli walked to the bedside, sat down, tossed aside her outer robe, and lay down.
"He's the Emperor's son, liking him will be very tiring."
"Should one not like someone just because it's tiring?" Fu Ning didn't understand, "As long as he has you in his heart, even if he has three thousand women in his harem in the future, he will still care about you the most, won't he..."
"Fu Ning, you don't understand." Fu Ning was a woman of this era.
Women of this era never had the concept of a lifelong monogamous relationship.
But she was a modern person.
"Never mind, you go back and rest. Tomorrow, have someone tidy up my chambers early. This state... is too unsightly."
Fu Ning wanted to say more.
Chu Qianli waved her hand, turned her back to her, and refused to speak further.
Fu Ning could only retreat helplessly, closing the door behind her.
Actually, Chu Qianli wasn't tired or sleepy.
Today, at the逍遥王府 (Xiaoyao Prince's Manor), she had fallen asleep listening to Feng Wuya's calming mantra.
At first, she slept restlessly, having nightmares.
But later, she slept for a long time, a very comfortable sleep.
Wuya's calming mantra not only helped her sleep but also greatly benefited her body.
After waking up, she felt refreshed both mentally and physically, as if she had reached a state of enlightenment in her cultivation.
In her time in this era, this was the best sleep Chu Qianli had ever had.
She wished she could fall asleep listening to such music every day...
Outside, a sound of wind suddenly arose.
Chu Qianli's eyes, which had just closed, immediately opened.
The person outside had deliberately alerted her. Chu Qianli understood and immediately got up, putting on her outer robe.
"I'm dressed, you can come in."
The window frame shifted slightly, and a tall, slender figure entered the room.
"Uncle?" Chu Qianli's heart trembled, and a sudden sense of unease struck her, "Could it be that Grandfather..."
"No, don't worry. After Father took your medicine, his condition is currently stable."
Long Feifan closed the window frame and walked to a spot not far from her.
He hadn't lit a candle, so it wasn't very clear, which was fine.
"Then, Uncle, why are you looking for me so late?"
"Someone has arrived from Longteng Kingdom."
Chu Qianli poured him a cup of tea. She could tell his voice was a bit hoarse; he must have walked a lot during the day.
Grandfather was ill, and now all matters were handed over to Uncle. He must be very tired.
"What do you want me to do?" Chu Qianli asked directly.
Long Feifan drank the water in his cup in one gulp, then walked over and picked up the kettle to drink directly from it.
Finally satisfied, he put down the kettle and looked at her.
"The person who came this time is the daughter of Prince Dingqin, Princess Pingyue, Long Ziyue."
Regarding the current situation in Longteng Kingdom, Chu Qianli had heard from Long Ye before.
However, she didn't know much about it.
"Is this Prince Dingqin your third uncle from back then?"
"That's right, she is the sister of the current Empress of Longteng, Long Tianliu, and the former Emperor's third sister, by blood."
With Long Feifan's explanation, Chu Qianli immediately understood the prowess of this Prince Dingqin.
"Logically speaking, someone like Long Tianliu, who murdered her sister and usurped the throne, shouldn't have kept such an important person."
Wasn't she afraid that Prince Dingqin would also attempt to usurp the throne, just like she did?
"Long Tianliu has caused Prince Dingqin a lot of trouble over the years, but the fact that Prince Dingqin has survived until now is naturally due to her own shrewd methods."
"She holds military power, and Long Tianliu can't do anything to her for the time being."
"I understand, Uncle means you want me to interact with this Princess Pingyue, make a move through her, and then establish contact with Prince Dingqin?"
She would eventually have to return to Longteng Kingdom to reclaim everything for her mother.
Once she found the imperial seal and uncovered the truth of what happened back then, she would have to go back.
At that time, to confront Long Tianliu, she would need to win over some factions.
Prince Dingqin was definitely a pivotal figure in this matter, and she had to win her over!
Seeing Long Feifan nod, Chu Qianli immediately asked, "What is Princess Pingyue's purpose in coming to Beiming Kingdom?"
Long Feifan looked at her, appearing somewhat hesitant.
After a moment, he said, "To participate in the selection of consorts for Prince Xuan."