When Chu Qianli woke up, it was already afternoon that day.

Beside her, it was empty, and there was only herself in the room.

After a simple wash, she immediately went out the door.

"Has the Prince been here?" she asked the Palace Maid and eunuch outside, but none of them had seen the Prince.

Only a guard replied, "He came several times last night. The last time was just before dawn, and seeing the Princess still busy, he did not disturb her. Since then, he hasn’t appeared again."

"What about Prince Yexuan?" Recently, she had gotten used to having many people around her, and suddenly being alone made Chu Qianli feel inexplicably uneasy.

"Prince Yexuan left after dawn today and hasn’t returned since." Answered the guard.

He didn’t return—could it be that he is still studying the Treasure Map with Fourth Royal Uncle?

But for now, Chu Qianli did not dwell on this matter.

She hadn’t expected to sleep so long; most of the day had passed by thus.

She decided to go check on her father first.

Little Shunzi was still guarding in the Emperor’s sleeping quarters, and upon seeing Chu Qianli approaching, he immediately greeted her, "Princess, the Emperor hasn’t woken up since last night."

"Hmm."

Chu Qianli walked to the bedside, sat down, and took Chu Jiangnan’s hand to feel his pulse.

"Princess, how is it?"

"Where is Mr. Liujin?" Chu Qianli responded with a question.

"Mr. Liujin went to the pharmacy to fetch medicine himself, he should be back soon."

Speaking of the devil, just then there was a bit of noise outside, and sure enough, Mr. Liujin returned.

He came in carrying the medicine.

The medicine included sandalwood.

Chu Qianli explained that although the Emperor couldn’t wake up and take medicine these days, he could still absorb the steam through his breath.

This was a treatment method Chu Qianli had invented herself. Although it wasn’t fast-acting, its slow effect was more suitable for the body’s recovery.

"Princess." Mr. Liujin greeted her with a somber air between his brows.

Chu Qianli knit her brows lightly, was Mr. Liujin harboring something?

"Little Shunzi, I haven’t eaten yet..."

She glanced out the window, unsure whether she should have breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

In any case, she hadn’t eaten anything all day.

"Prepare a simple meal for me, I’m very hungry now, you... go personally."

What kind of person was Little Shunzi? Serving the Emperor for so many years, he had learned to read people’s expressions to some extent.

Upon hearing this, he knew the Princess wanted to speak privately with Mr. Liujin.

He accepted the order and swiftly withdrew.

"Liujin, what do you have to say to me?" Chu Qianli stared at Liujin’s profile.

Liujin was adding medicine to the sandalwood burner, and upon hearing her words, his fingers paused slightly, then he continued his work.

Only after the sandalwood arrangements were complete did he wipe his hands and take something out from his bosom, offering it to Chu Qianli with both hands.

"This is..." Upon seeing it, a wave of inexplicable panic swept over Chu Qianli!

The Heaven and Earth Lock!

She had completed the Treasure Map today and handed it and the Heaven and Earth Lock over to Feng Yexuan.

But now, Feng Yexuan had Liujin return the Heaven and Earth Lock to her, what could this mean?

Of course, Liujin didn’t know what this thing that looked like a lock was.

But he knew that there was another issue between the Prince and the Princess.

"Princess..."

"Watch over Father!"

Chu Qianli snatched the Heaven and Earth Lock and hurriedly walked toward the door.

Just as she exited, not having had time to leave the sleeping quarters, she saw Chu Wang rushing over.

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