Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage
Chapter 362 - 361: The Scent of Medicine on Her

Chapter 362: Chapter 361: The Scent of Medicine on Her

Leng Ji led people to the Fierce Beast Zone in search of Long Ziyue’s whereabouts.

Chu Qianli was thrown out of the hunting grounds and ordered to return to the Duke Residence.

Because of Long Ziyue’s disappearance, the selection event for Princess Yexuan was announced to be temporarily suspended.

The ladies no longer needed to stay at Yuhua Palace, and they were to return to their own residences first.

Only when the competition resumed would they return to Yuhua Palace to participate.

Chu Qianli was also escorted back to the Duke Residence by the guards. Although she was very anxious, the Prince had given a strict order forbidding her from searching for anyone in the hunting grounds.

If she went now, it would be defying orders.

It’s not that Chu Qianli dare not defy Feng Yexuan, in fact, how many times had she defied him since they met?

It’s just that Yexuan’s people were currently dedicating their efforts to finding Long Ziyue.

If part of their force was diverted to stop her, it would inevitably weaken the search effort.

"Miss, don’t worry. Big Brother has also led the Iron Cavalry Group to the Fierce Beast Zone to search for people, and they will surely find Commandery Princess Pingyue soon," said Fu Ning, who had no other method but to comfort her.

Chu Qianli said nothing. After dismounting the carriage, she was about to head to the Li Courtyard.

But just as she took a step, suddenly, she caught a whiff of a faint fragrance.

A very light medicinal scent, because the distance was somewhat far, so by the time it reached her nose, most of the aroma had already dispersed.

But she was always sensitive to the scent of medicine, although it was really faint, she still could vaguely smell it.

Wasn’t this the same scent she smelled when she was at the edge of the cliff on the mountaintop before?

Chu Qianli frowned slightly and looked up, only to see Xiaoya supporting Chu Huaiyu, who was just coming down from the carriage.

Han Zhan stood by their side.

This medicinal fragrance...

Chu Qianli suddenly quickened her pace and sniffed closely.

The medicinal scent was coming from Chu Huaiyu!

Chu Qianli’s face darkened, and she angrily said, "Chu Huaiyu, where were you last night?"

Chu Huaiyu seemed to be frightened and immediately retreated into Han Zhan’s arms for shelter.

"What do you mean? You want to bully our Miss again!" Xiaoya was both angry and afraid of Chu Qianli.

She was nearly killed by this mad woman last time, and she still felt trepidation at the sight of her.

But, she couldn’t let her bully their Miss so easily!

"Chu Huaiyu, I’m asking you, did you go to the edge of the Fierce Beast Zone last night?"

"I don’t know," Chu Huaiyu lifted her head and glanced at Han Zhan, seemingly seeking protection.

Han Zhan’s gaze fell on Chu Qianli. When she tried to approach Chu Huaiyu again, he raised his hand to block her.

He didn’t use much force, but still managed to thwart Chu Qianli’s advance.

"What’s the matter?" he asked, striving to keep his tone calm.

Ever since that night with Chu Huaiyu, every time Han Zhan saw Chu Qianli, his heart felt as if it was being tangled by a knife.

But now, he could only tell himself that Chu Qianli and he no longer had any connection.

No matter what was on his mind, he must protect Chu Huaiyu first.

Huaiyu, after all, was his only obligation in this life.

"I just want to ask where exactly she went last night,"

Chu Qianli stared intently at Chu Huaiyu’s face, her eyes were deep: "Did you happen to approach the Fierce Beast Zone?"

"I don’t know." Chu Huaiyu clung to Han Zhan’s sleeve, looking at Chu Qianli with a very humble expression in her eyes.

"I know Commandery Princess Pingyue is missing, and everyone is suspecting you, but you can’t frame me just to clear your own suspicions,"

She looked at Han Zhan, her voice hoarse with a hint of sobbing: "I’m not familiar with the terrain, and in the pursuit of game, I don’t know where I have been. Han Zhan, I want to go back."

Han Zhan nodded, giving Chu Qianli a warning look: "Your issue has nothing to do with Huaiyu, if you have any concerns, please consult with Prince Yexuan."

"You can’t leave!" Chu Qianli stepped forward, blocking their way.

Han Zhan said displeased, "Huaiyu is not like you, involved with so many people. She is simply participating in the contest fairly, why can’t you let her be?"

Not letting Chu Huaiyu go?

Chu Qianli’s expression darkened.

This Han Zhan, his eyes are getting blinder by the day, his ability to recognize people is truly disappointing.

"Please get out of the way!" Han Zhan pushed her aside.

Chu Qianli almost stumbled and fell to the ground.

Han Zhan left with Chu Huaiyu in his protection.

Xiaoya followed behind them, glancing back to glare at them fiercely before smirking disdainfully.

How could this vile woman compete with their young lady?

Doesn’t he know that Han Zhan only has the young lady in his heart?

"Miss, do you really think that this matter has something to do with Chu Huaiyu?"

Fu Ning walked up next to Chu Qianli and asked in a low voice.

"Now that I’ve beaten the grass to startle the snake, whether it’s related to her or not will soon be clear," Chu Qianli said with a grave expression.

She had deliberately startled the snake, naturally with a purpose.

Chu Huaiyu would surely come to find her.

Fu Ning was confused, but since Chu Qianli didn’t want to talk, it was useless to ask.

That evening, Chu Qianli made up an excuse to dismiss Fu Ning and stayed alone in the room.

As expected, Chu Huaiyu came.

"If you want to know where Long Ziyue is, follow me."

After dropping these words, Chu Huaiyu immediately headed towards the back mountain.

But Chu Huaiyu soon realized that Chu Qianli was not following her.

She walked towards the back mountain like a fool, alone.

After a long while, she realized she was still alone!

This vile woman! How dare she play her!

Chu Huaiyu immediately turned back, this time not going straight to Chu Qianli, after all, not knowing whether she had set a trap or had an ambush.

She exerted her qinggong and quickly landed on the roof of Chu Qianli’s room.

Chu Qianli was reading, oblivious to what she was engrossed in!

Chu Huaiyu carefully surveyed the surroundings and saw no sign of an ambush, then she lightly floated to the doorway, pushed the door, and entered!

"Vile woman! Do you really not want to know her whereabouts?"

"Would you tell me so easily?" Chu Qianli didn’t put down the book in her hand, and gave her a sidelong glance, seemingly not very concerned.

Chu Huaiyu walked in. Her usual gentleness was gone, now only coldness remained, along with an unmistakable murderous intent in her eyes.

"I thought you really had a good relationship with Princess Pingyue, but it turns out, your concern was all an act."

"Whether or not I’m close to her has nothing to do with you."

Chu Qianli looked at her and scoffed, "But I’m very clear in my heart, you asking me to go out is just to frame me. Why should I do as you say and jump into the pit myself?"

Chu Huaiyu’s complexion darkened once again.

She didn’t expect this vile woman to be so smart!

"Even if you know it’s a trap, do you really dare not come?"

She slowly backed away, "Vile woman, if you don’t come, tonight, I’ll start by chopping off her hand and send it to you!"

"Really?"

Chu Qianli’s thin lips curled up, and she smiled at her, "If that’s the case, then I... will chop off your hand first!"