The distance was too close! Within three steps!
Feng Yexuan suddenly stopped, but Chu Qianli hadn't reacted and continued to walk forward.
By the time she realized it, it was too late.
With a thud, she bumped into his back.
She hit her nose!
It immediately stung and ached, so much so that a tear involuntarily rolled down.
"What are you doing..." But she quickly bit her lip and stayed silent.
His expression was grave. Could there be an enemy?
Chu Qianli swiftly drew her short dagger and stood in front of Feng Yexuan, constantly monitoring their surroundings.
Her demeanor was as if she was about to treat him as someone to be protected.
Feng Yexuan stared at her slender frame, and the coldness and seriousness in his eyes gradually disappeared.
Forgetting everything between them, his heart felt much lighter.
Although she didn't remember his past kindness, she had also forgotten the harm he had caused her.
In truth, he didn't know if this was a good thing or a bad thing for her.
It was just that her heart was now only filled with Wuya...
Her chest still ached faintly.
But when Chu Qianli turned around, she saw the same cold, aloof man.
Not a trace of pain in his brows.
"Fourth Imperial Brother, I didn't sense anything amiss." She was somewhat dejected. Had her vigilance really deteriorated so much?
"When did I say there was a problem?" Feng Yexuan asked expressionlessly.
Chu Qianli was instantly annoyed: "It's not a problem, why did you suddenly stop?"
You scared me so much!
Having finally obtained Long Xiyue's token, she was still very excited.
She really wanted to find an opportunity to talk to her uncle, Long Feifan, about this matter.
His sudden stop had made her heart skip a beat, and she felt very uncomfortable.
Feng Yexuan lowered his gaze to her pouting face and said with a serious expression, "I'm hungry."
He turned and walked in another direction.
"Where are you going?" She wanted to return to the Prince's mansion!
"Didn't you hear what I said?" Feng Yexuan's steps did not slow down.
Chu Qianli didn't chase after him, mumbling, "I heard, Fourth Imperial Brother, you're hungry. There's plenty of good food at the Prince's mansion."
Returning quickly was the priority.
He remained silent and continued to walk forward.
Chu Qianli stomped her foot and snorted, "Then I'm going back first!"
Let him go wherever he pleased; it had nothing to do with her.
It was better to part ways!
Parting at this moment would allow her to visit the Marquis's mansion and discuss her next steps with her uncle.
Thinking this, Chu Qianli actually felt relieved and turned to walk in the opposite direction.
Unexpectedly, Feng Yexuan's deep voice came from behind: "If you leave me by three steps, do you want to be carried again?"
"I don't..."
He said nothing, raising his hand.
Chu Qianli felt a gust of palm wind, and as his fingers formed a claw and pulled forcefully, her body was lightly lifted towards him.
"Prince Xuan!"
As soon as she said this, Feng Yexuan's hand landed on her shoulder.
Chu Qianli's face changed in fright, and she became anxious: "I won't run around anymore! Don't carry me!"
The feeling of your stomach churning and threatening to throw up was something that those who hadn't experienced it could never truly understand!
"But I need to go back to see Wuya!" She really needed to go back and check on Feng Wuya.
She had to make sure Wuya was fine and sleeping soundly before she could sleep peacefully herself.
Feng Yexuan said faintly, "First... accompany me to eat something."
"You yourself..."
"I didn't bring any money!"
"..."
In the end, Chu Qianli, who had been grumbling and complaining all the way, still walked out of the dense forest with him and into the bustling market, finding a small noodle shop.
It was truly miraculous that the dignified Prince Xuan would eat at such a small noodle shop frequented by commoners.
But Feng Yexuan said nothing. After sitting down, he ordered a bowl of beef noodles and began to savor it quietly.
He looked a bit domineering and uncivilized, but the way he ate was surprisingly... so handsome.
His demeanor wasn't deliberately restrained; it was casual, yet he possessed an innate noble aura.
Even eating noodles, he looked so devastatingly handsome...
Chu Qianli didn't realize her eyes were starting to glaze over.
Had she truly known this man before? Had she ever admired his appearance so intently?
Really, to be this handsome, like an immortal...
"Am I truly that good-looking?" The man opposite her finished his bowl of noodles and pushed it away. "Waiter, another bowl."
Chu Qianli's face immediately flushed, and she hastily averted her gaze.
"You never seemed to look at me so seriously before?" Perhaps he hadn't realized before that a man's appearance could also be "useful."
At least, it could be used to bewitch this woman now.
Chu Qianli glared at him: "Who says you're handsome? You... Wuya is much more handsome than you!"
Feng Yexuan glanced at her faintly.
He ignored her stubborn words.
If he weren't handsome enough, she wouldn't have stared at him so entranced, nor would she have blushed when caught.
His mood finally improved somewhat.
When the second bowl of noodles arrived, he said nothing more and continued to eat.
Chu Qianli also quickly lowered her head to eat her noodles, not daring to look up again.
However, her heart couldn't help but pound erratically.
Oh my! He was so incredibly handsome, almost like a demon!
Was it a betrayal to Wuya to be so captivated by Fourth Imperial Brother?
Chu Qianli was somewhat troubled. She really didn't intend to look at handsome men; it was all his fault, with his entire being exuding a captivating aura.
He was truly... too handsome...
She quickly ate her noodles, trying to regain her composure.
She secretly decided that in the future, she would absolutely not be alone with him again.
She finally finished this bowl of noodles, distracted as she was.
Fortunately, Feng Yexuan didn't trouble her further on the way back.
However, as they neared the Prince's mansion, he suddenly stopped and looked back at her.
Chu Qianli immediately became defensive: "I haven't left you by three steps!"
This guy, could he be looking for another excuse to trouble her?
Feng Yexuan looked at her face faintly.
Chu Qianli instinctively took a step back but still didn't dare to leave the three-step distance.
He had said that she wouldn't need his protection once they returned to the mansion, but they were still a few steps away from entering it.
Once inside, she would leave quickly.
However, he kept staring at her without speaking; what did that mean?
"Fourth Imperial Brother?" Chu Qianli frowned. "Do you... have something else?"
We're already here; if there's nothing else, could you go back to sleep early?
Being alone with him always made her feel immense pressure.
Her heart would often inexplicably quicken, making her feel very uncomfortable.
After an unknown amount of time watching her, Feng Yexuan suddenly produced a box from his sleeve: "You treated me to noodles, so I'll give you a gift."