Chu Lingyang eventually listened to Chu Qianli and returned to the Prince Residence to rest.

Although he felt uneasy inside, always sensing that after he returned, he would surely regret some things.

But he chose to trust Chu Qianli.

"Persuading him to return and rest, are you planning to take all the matters upon yourself?"

After Chu Lingyang left, Feng Yexuan lowered his eyes, staring at the woman still applying medicine to him.

Chu Qianli’s long fingers paused slightly, and a few drops of ointment adhered to his wound.

However, she quickly regained her composure, speaking without concerns once the words were out.

"There are some things I can do, but they cannot."

"The ’they’ you’re referring to are your Second Royal Uncle, Father Emperor, and Fourth Royal Uncle?" Feng Yexuan frowned.

Chu Qianli seemed amused, "How well Prince Yexuan seems to understand me."

"I would rather not understand at all!"

This foolish woman is courting death once again!

Taking everything upon herself, handling everything alone!

If he knew nothing, perhaps he could rest easy like Prince Jing and Prince Ling.

But inconveniently, he guessed what she intended to do!

"Do you realize how much pressure you will bear by doing this? The future..." 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"I might not live much longer, so why even talk about the future?"

"Chu Qianli!" This foolish woman! Trying to anger him again?

On such a fine day, why say such discouraging words?

Chu Qianli simply looked at him with a faint smile, "Is Prince Yexuan concerned about me again? Should I remind you that my relationship with you isn’t that good?"

"Even if I’m concerned, so what? Surely I can’t be afraid to admit it?"

He’s genuinely furious! Furious at her for being indifferent about everything!

Furious that she clearly cares about many things, yet behaves the coldest and most indifferent.

Furious that despite loving life and wanting to live well, she is always the first to sacrifice herself whenever danger arises.

Also furious that she believes her life belongs only to her, free to squander.

Yet unaware that actually, many people... care for her deeply!

Chu Qianli looked at Feng Yexuan, lips slightly moving, wanting to speak but unsure of what words to say.

She assumed this fellow, being teased, would laugh back, accusing her of being overly sentimental.

But he didn’t, unexpectedly admitting, he cared for her openly.

Such an occurrence with Prince Yexuan is exceedingly rare.

"Have you sorted out your feelings clearly? Do you know whom your heart desires?"

When Chu Qianli asked this question, she indeed felt a sense of loss.

Originally such assured matters, yet because of Fen Ling’s hypnotism and Poisonous Insect Technique, her emotions were easily stolen.

Chu Qianli understood that this couldn’t be blamed on him.

Reason always told her not to oppose him but instead assist him.

Yet emotionally, it was hard to accept.

Discontented.

Aggrieved.

Annoyed.

Resentful!

Feng Yexuan looked down, gazing into her eyes filled with complex emotions.

Suddenly, he raised his hand, gently enveloping her small hand in his palm.

"If I say the occurrences over the past month weren’t my wish or intent, would you... forgive me?"

Could she forgive?

Those hurts, those humiliations, those oppressions.

Could she forget them all completely?