Leng Ji felt he was being unfairly implicated.
If the Prince truly couldn't control his emotions, did Jing Wang think he could dissuade him?
However, the Prince was willing to actively seek out Miss Chu, which at least counted as progress.
Lately, Leng Ji had harbored some doubts.
The Prince's temperament had indeed changed.
"Since that's the case, be careful yourself."
When Feng Ye Xuan left, he said something to Leng Ji, who nodded and left first.
Chu Wang also secretly left the imperial palace afterwards.
This time, he still didn't bring too many guards; too many people would be inconvenient and attract the attention of martial artists.
There were no obstacles encountered on the way to Ling Wang's residence.
As long as he didn't linger outside, he wouldn't be easily discovered under normal circumstances.
But...
"Second Imperial Brother is not seeing guests?" Chu Wang was somewhat surprised. This didn't seem like Ling Wang's usual style of doing things!
"He won't even see me?" Second Imperial Brother had never treated him like this before!
The butler seemed to be in a difficult position, but he still insisted, "Prince Jing, I apologize, but our Prince is unwell and is resting. Prince Jing, please return."
"That won't do. I must see Second Imperial Brother tonight!"
He had a mission tonight and had come at great risk. If he couldn't see Ling Wang, what would happen with tomorrow morning's affairs?
The butler still tried to stop him, but Chu Wang had already pushed him aside and walked directly towards Chu Ling Yang's sleeping quarters.
However, before he could enter, he was blocked at the door by the disheveled Ling Wang Fei.
"Fourth Imperial Brother, your Second Imperial Brother and I have already retired for the night. Fourth Imperial Brother, please leave."
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law, this..." This was the first time Ling Wang Fei had appeared so unseemly in front of everyone.
She had always been dignified and steady, paying special attention to details.
Although her collar was only slightly open now, it wasn't overly indecent, but for the former Ling Wang Fei, this was an extremely unrestrained behavior.
Tonight, Ling Wang Fei acted uncharacteristically, slowly fastening her collar.
Then she looked at Chu Wang again and said calmly, "Fourth Imperial Brother, your Second Imperial Brother is indeed unwell tonight. If you have something important, please come back tomorrow."
"Tomorrow will be too late!"
Given her disheveled state, it implied that Second Imperial Brother, in his prime, would not possibly be unwell.
Ling Wang Fei, in her seemingly gentle manner, was actually conveying the strongest possible attitude: Second Imperial Brother did not wish to see him.
"Second Imperial Brother, I don't know what you are thinking, but right now, the only thing we can think of is to protect His Majesty and protect this empire."
"Second Imperial Brother, you are wholeheartedly devoted to the country and loyal to Nan Ming and His Majesty, but why are you unwilling to lend a hand when His Majesty is in the most difficult situation?"
"Second Imperial Brother..."
"Fourth Imperial Brother, my Prince is naturally loyal to Nan Ming and its people, willing to shed his head and spill his blood without hesitation."
Ling Wang Fei interrupted him, her expression still calm and her tone steady.
"But my Prince's loyalty is only to the nation and its people. As for any struggles within the royal family, my Prince never interferes."
"Second Imperial Sister-in-law..."
"My Prince is loyal to whoever is good for this empire and its people."
Ling Wang Fei said with a serious expression, showing no pretense.
She looked at Chu Wang and said earnestly, "Fourth Imperial Brother, I cannot and dare not say what His Majesty should do. But my Prince is only loyal to the empire and its people. I hope for your understanding."