Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 283 - 282: His Concern is Simply Unacknowledged by the Girl

Chapter 283: Chapter 282: His Concern is Simply Unacknowledged by the Girl

After what felt like an eternity, Feng Yexuan finally released Chu Qianli.

Both were gasping for air.

A kiss devoid of any technique had nearly claimed two vibrant lives.

Chu Qianli’s hands pressed against his chest, and she pushed hard.

Feng Yexuan’s brows furrowed slightly, and he coughed again.

"Are you injured in the chest?" Chu Qianli’s eyes darkened.

Feng Yexuan, however, chuckled and said, "Is this an excuse to undo my clothes for a look?"

"Nonsense!" Chu Qianli pushed harder with determination.

This time, he truly let go.

She wiped the corner of her mouth and accidentally smeared a trace of crimson.

He concealed his hand behind his back.

Staring at her face reddened from lack of oxygen, his expression returned to its usual coldness.

"Since you like Fu Long’s sister so much, then let her stay by your side. I never said I wouldn’t allow it."

After that, he really left.

Chu Qianli felt a chill throughout her body.

He knew!

He knew everything!

This man was more terrifying than she could have imagined!

Trying to manipulate him without a shred of sincerity was bound to be extremely difficult!

Chu Qianli’s heart was tightly wound.

The window was closed.

It seemed as if the air still held a tinge of the scent of blood.

He had been injured before and must have changed his clothes.

It was unknown how much blood, both his own and his enemy’s, had stained his previous clothes.

His visit was brief, the timing meticulously controlled. Did he truly come just to see her?

Chu Qianli stood by the window and opened it.

Looking out at the dull night sky, her eyes grew colder.

No matter what he did, no matter how seriously he was injured, it was none of her concern.

She would never feel pity for this man again!

She could not, should not, and must not!

Not even the slightest bit!

...

Leng Ji had finally reached the back door of the Duke Residence when he saw the Prince’s battle horse and was about to approach.

But then, he saw the Prince emerge from inside, leap onto the horse, and immediately prepared to leave.

"Prince!" Leng Ji chased after him.

Feng Yexuan didn’t spare him a glance, spurring his horse, and disappeared like a shot.

All that was left in the wind was his indifferent remark, "Meet at Jicheng."

Leng Ji wanted to follow, but the man and horse were already out of sight.

Leng Ji felt like dying!

He had just returned from outside the city with no time to catch his breath, and now he had to leave again!

The Prince had just dealt with the Medicine Men lurking in Wucheng. Originally, he should have rushed to Jicheng with the troop.

But the Prince left the group halfway.

His departure was so hurried that Leng Ji thought there must be something important, and of course, he tried desperately to catch up.

Fortunately, the Prince had returned to the residence to change his clothes and stayed for a while at the Duke Residence.

Otherwise, with Leng Ji’s speed, it would have been impossible to catch up.

But now he realized, what big issue brought the Prince back to the city?

He had merely returned to see Miss Li!

Good heavens! What a reckless move!

Now, if the Prince wishes to catch up with the troop, he wouldn’t have the luxury of rest tonight!

But the Prince... he’s still injured, still poisoned!

Leng Ji couldn’t help but look back at the Duke Residence.

Once the matters were settled in a few days, couldn’t he come back to see Miss Li?

He had come back in such a state, without rest, and for what purpose?

Leng Ji gasped twice and, feeling helpless, could only clamp his thighs firmly against the horse’s sides and chase after them.

He would have to face the Medicine Man of Jicheng tomorrow, his life hanging in the balance—it was irrational to exhaust his strength like this.

So tired...

...

In Chu Qianli’s bedroom, not long after Feng Yexuan had left, another person arrived.

Fu Ning.

"Last night, Prince Yexuan went to Wucheng. My brother suspects it has something to do with the Medicine Men," said Fu Ning, succinctly relaying the message from Fu Long:

"These past few days, the activity of the Medicine Men around the Imperial City has noticeably increased. Three days ago, the Great General of Wucheng was attacked by a Medicine Man, narrowly escaping death."

"Over in Jicheng, they’ve also spotted movements of the Medicine Men. They originally intended to attack the City Lord but were discovered and stopped in time."

"According to my brother’s speculation, Prince Yexuan’s visit to the palace before might have been to conclude an agreement with the Emperor, likely concerning the Medicine Men."

Chu Qianli remained silent, her gaze drifting subconsciously out the window.

He was injured.

The smell of blood was always strong around him when he was near her.

His complexion was bad, too.

Before he left this morning, he had transferred a portion of his Inner Strength to her.

Such forceful use of martial arts to transfer Inner Strength would certainly have caused significant harm to his Spiritual Qi.

In such condition, to further engage in fierce battle with those relentless Medicine Men...

Chu Qianli closed her eyes, trying hard to withdraw her thoughts.

She had promised not to feel any more pity for him. Even if he was injured, it was none of her concern.

"What exactly are the Royal Guards? Are they specially trained by the Imperial Family?" she asked.

Fu Ning nodded, "My brother also looked into the Dead Soldiers. The ones you encountered last night were top-tier Royal Guards, the most dangerous kind."

"Not only are they highly skilled in martial arts, but they also fear no death. If they fail their mission, they would even use their own corpses as a weapon!"

Chu Qianli’s lips were pressed tight.

Just thinking about the encounter with the Dead Soldier from last night still sent shivers down her spine.

If Feng Yexuan hadn’t pulled her back then, she too might have fallen victim to those Dead Soldiers’ schemes.

Who could have imagined, even in death, they would use their bodies to harm their opponents?

Utter madness!

"Is the Emperor so determined to eliminate me?" her eyes turned deep.

But Fu Ning shook her head: "Probably the Emperor doesn’t want to kill you, but rather, he just wants to threaten Prince Yexuan."

Chu Qianli pursed her lips, lost in thought.

Does the Emperor truly believe she’s that important in Feng Yexuan’s heart?

"Miss Li, you shouldn’t speculate any further. You should be able to see how important you are to the Prince by now," said Fu Ning with a sigh, surprised herself by Yexuan’s obsession.

A Prince of the realm, what woman couldn’t he have?

To pay such a great price for one woman, for a Prince, was it really worth it?

"My brother said the Royal Guards won’t come after Miss Li for the time being. He suspects that Prince Yexuan agreed to the Emperor’s terms, eliminating the Medicine Man Corps in exchange for your safety."

Fu Ning looked at Chu Qianli.

The hand Chu Qianli kept hidden under her sleeve slowly clenched tighter.

"Miss..." Fu Ning began to say something else.

Chu Qianli, however, commented indifferently, "It’s just Fu Long’s speculation, not necessarily true. There’s no need to dwell on it."

Fu Ning opened her mouth, wanting to say something.

Even she could see that it must be true. Otherwise, why would Prince Yexuan be so frantic over the last couple of days dealing with the Medicine Men?

The Emperor was leveraging Chu Qianli’s life to manipulate Prince Yexuan, virtually turning him into a tool for assassination.

Miss Li must also understand this, she just doesn’t want to admit it.

Fu Ning spoke softly, "If Miss doesn’t want to talk about it, I won’t press further. For now, I should go..."

"No need. From now on, you’ll stay by my side," said Chu Qianli as she stood up and spoke indifferently, "Feng Yexuan has known about your presence for a long time."

"What?" Fu Ning was so shocked she nearly jumped up.

She had been extremely careful and thought she was truly unseen, like Wuying.

How had she not escaped Prince Yexuan’s notice?

"There’s no need to panic. He has said that he will allow you to stay by my side."

Chu Qianli turned around and draped a garment over herself: "Let’s go. It’s time to resolve the matter with grandfather."