Chu Qianli emerged from Long Ziyue's room at midnight.
Upon hearing that Long Ziyue's condition had stabilized, Dan Qing immediately entered and stayed by the county princess's side.
Fulong had originally intended to rest in the adjacent room, but after some thought, Fulong insisted, "I still... should guard the county princess."
Someone wanted the county princess's life. Although the county princess had slightly improved, that person might still come to ambush her.
Even though this was the Xuan King's manor, and the matter was of great importance, Fulong felt more at ease guarding her personally.
Long Ziyue's life involved too many factors.
Those behind the scenes were constantly wishing for her death.
If he didn't guard her, his heart would not be at peace.
Dan Qing said nothing.
Knowing that the man's blood filled the county princess's body, Fulong was now a benefactor to Dan Qing.
"Big brother, are you feeling better?" Fu Ning brought food for Fulong.
Fulong, whose face had been very pale, looked significantly better after eating.
Fu Ning's suspended heart finally relaxed a little.
Fulong nodded, then smiled at her, "Your big brother is as strong as an ox, what could happen to me?"
He glanced outside.
Fu Ning quickly said, "Don't worry, big brother, everyone outside is the Xuan King's man. There are three layers of guards inside and out, the county princess will be fine."
However, Fu Ning also knew that if her big brother didn't guard here personally, he wouldn't be at ease.
"Big brother, I'll bring you bedding. You can sleep in the outer room tonight."
Fulong nodded.
Fu Ning understood him.
After Fu Ning brought the bedding and settled everything for him in the outer room behind the screen, Fulong looked at her and said, "Go and serve A'Li, she will need you."
"Okay." Fu Ning had intended to go anyway.
She glanced at the county princess on the bed again. Although her complexion was still not good, she was no longer ashen-faced as before.
At that time, she looked like a dead person.
Now, she at least looked like a patient.
Fu Ning poured Fulong a cup of tea before leaving.
Chu Qianli and Liu Jin were still taking care of Feng Wuya.
Although the้้ฅ King's condition was not good, he was not in mortal danger for the time being.
Chu Qianli secretly instructed Fu Ning on a few things. Afterward, she moved away from the bedside and walked up to Feng Yexuan, "The one who led me to the small wooden house that night was Chu Huaiyu."
Feng Yexuan said nothing, merely clenching the cup in his hand.
"I know you've always had some pity for her due to her identity, but Ziyue was kidnapped by her..."
"What evidence do you have?" Long Ziyue had not yet woken up, and what she said was merely speculation.
"But I need to apprehend Chu Huaiyu now."
With Fulong currently in the manor guarding Long Ziyue, she did not have enough manpower here.
Feng Yexuan gazed at her face.
Her complexion was not much better than that of the two people lying in the sickbeds.
In fact, she herself was also seriously injured and not yet recovered.
She had immediately gone to treat Long Ziyue upon waking and had not rested properly until now.
"This matter, wait until..."
"We cannot wait!" Chu Qianli immediately interrupted him, "I hope the King will send people to apprehend Chu Huaiyu immediately, otherwise, if it's any later, I'm afraid she will be silenced."
Feng Yexuan's fingertips tightened slightly, but his expression remained unchanged.
"Also, as long as the King apprehends Chu Huaiyu, I can prove to the King that she is not Long Qianyue's daughter."
Feng Yexuan's brow furrowed slightly, and he looked at her.
"I only hope the King can trust me this once, and I will prove it to you!"
For a long time, no one spoke in the room.
Liu Jin sat by the bed. Although she did not join their conversation, she felt somewhat uneasy.
Chu Huaiyu is not Long Qianyue's daughter?
Even though she had not spent much time with Chu Qianli, Liu Jin knew that if she could say this, she must have had some confidence.
Did she really have evidence to prove that Chu Huaiyu was not?
Then, if Chu Huaiyu was not, who was Long Qianyue's daughter?
Could it be...
Liu Jin dared not think further and secretly glanced at the King.
Feng Yexuan remained expressionless, his deep eyes making it impossible to discern his thoughts.
After an unknown amount of time, Chu Qianli spoke again, "If you still don't believe me, I can..."
"She is in the manor right now."
...
Chu Huaiyu was being pursued when Feng Yexuan's men rescued her.
Feng Yexuan had not mentioned Chu Huaiyu before because he himself had sent people to investigate.
His subordinates were not limited to just Qing Ming and Leng Ji.
He had to verify why a young lady who grew up in the inner chambers would know such powerful martial arts.
However, Chu Qianli was right about one thing: due to Chu Huaiyu's identity, even though he knew she had issues, he had not done anything to her for the time being.
Therefore, Chu Huaiyu was still living in the courtyard she had previously resided in, resting and recuperating.
However, besides two servants, there was no one else here.
Seeing Feng Yexuan approach, Chu Huaiyu was very happy and immediately went out to greet him.
But she did not expect that there were so many people following behind Feng Yexuan.
Chu Huaiyu suppressed her thoughts, calmed down in an instant, and walked towards Feng Yexuan.
"Your Highness." Knowing that her martial arts skills had already been exposed, Chu Huaiyu no longer needed to feign weakness.
However, in front of Feng Yexuan, she still maintained her graceful demeanor and the air of a young lady.
"Your Highness, why have you brought so many people here?"
She coughed a couple of times. Although not weak, it sounded as if her injuries had not fully healed.
Fu Ning couldn't help but step forward and angrily said, "Chu Huaiyu, stop pretending! Pingyue County Princess was taken by you, and you led us to the small wooden house!"
That night, all of them were present, including her big brother and Han Zhan!
"Why did you harm our lady? Who is behind you, tell us quickly!"
Although the Pingyue County Princess's life was saved now, their lady had suffered greatly for it!
She was the one who changed Chu Qianli's clothes. She had personally seen the whip marks on Chu Qianli's body that would cause internal injuries!
How much pain must their lady have endured when she was whipped, lash by lash?
All of this was thanks to Chu Huaiyu!
Chu Huaiyu merely glanced at her indifferently, her gentle gaze meeting Feng Yexuan's.
"Your Highness, Chu Qianli attacked me. She intentionally injured me first, so I had no choice but to flee the Duke's manor and was brought back by your men midway."
She bit her lip and rolled up her sleeve.
There were several knife wounds on her arm. Although they had been bandaged, blood had stained the gauze.
"These were all inflicted by Chu Qianli. Your Highness, you must seek justice for me!"