Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 1122 - 1121: The Figure in the Backyard

Chapter 1122: Chapter 1121: The Figure in the Backyard

Lingjiu Hall, situated in a remote courtyard in the back of the Imperial Palace.

Chu Qianli followed the night shadows in search, initially encountering numerous patrolling Imperial Guards.

However, for some reason, the closer she got to Lingjiu Hall, the fewer guards there were.

Near Lingjiu Hall, guards were almost nowhere to be seen.

Occasionally, if there was one or two, they merely passed by far away and never approached the vicinity of Lingjiu Hall.

It was said that the State Preceptor liked tranquility and disliked noisy environments. So, near Lingjiu Hall, there were no guards stationed?

Chu Qianli dared not be careless and approached slowly along the shadows of trees beside the forest trail.

The closer she walked, the more she could feel that solemn yet tranquil atmosphere emanating from inside Lingjiu Hall.

There really were no guards on duty.

She moved to the high wall of Lingjiu Hall and suddenly leaped, gently landing atop it.

Inside, the scent of sandalwood was somewhat intense.

Chu Qianli tapped lightly at her feet and slowly floated down into the backyard.

Two young monks crossed her path ahead, dressed entirely in plain white.

Chu Qianli immediately hid behind a large tree.

These two young monks seemed to have no martial arts skills; they walked casually, occasionally speaking and laughing lightly without a care.

Further along the pathway, she saw two other monk-dressed men sitting on a corridor cracking melon seeds.

The atmosphere was not as solemn as Chu Qianli had imagined; everyone here seemed to be living joyfully.

It seemed she had overthought; everyone was not overly rigid, silent, or unsmiling, and they were cautious and meticulous in their daily tasks.

She snuck into the main hall.

This place was supposed to be where the State Preceptor performed blessings.

Similarly, the surroundings were quiet, probably because it was late at night, there wasn’t even a monk cleaning the hall.

Chu Qianli lingered and searched around for a while; she eventually discovered that everyone was heading toward a place behind the main hall.

There was a small path at the main hall, leading to the back.

Behind the immense statue, there was unexpectedly another world.

However, a tea-serving young monk was stopped by two other monks at the entrance of a corridor.

Chu Qianli didn’t know what they were discussing, but she understood the implication.

It was most likely that the State Preceptor currently did not allow any disturbances.

Taking advantage of their conversation, Chu Qianli’s steps slid swiftly, and she darted over the corridor.

At the end of the corridor was the entrance to another small courtyard.

Upon entering, Chu Qianli was momentarily dazzled.

This aura...

Why was the design of this courtyard completely different from the outside?

With rockeries, pavilions, and flowing water, it had an ancient feel yet bore a modern touch more than the outer palace did.

It seemed to be a step further than this era.

This design had a retro feel that modern people liked, yet it wasn’t purely ancient.

Chu Qianli rubbed her brow, uncertain whether her feelings were an illusion.

She quickly slid down from the tree, stealthily approached the main house.

It was clear the State Preceptor wasn’t in the main house; she checked every room, even found the State Preceptor’s residence, but the State Preceptor himself was nowhere to be seen.

It was late; the Emperor had returned, where could the State Preceptor be?

While pondering, there seemed to be a sound of a conversation coming from the backyard.

Chu Qianli focused and with a leap, landed on the rooftop.

She just saw a figure moving out from the backyard.

This figure...

Chu Qianli’s heart jolted fiercely, somewhat in disbelief.

The Princess?