Princess Ling stared blankly at Chu Qianli.
Aunt Lan by her side didn't understand what Princess Ling meant either.
This time, Aunt Lan tugged Princess Ling's sleeve even harder.
"Princess, Miss Chu has come to pay her respects."
Having been by the Princess's side for so many years, Princess Ling could handle any situation with calm, and her disposition was extremely gentle.
Aunt Lan rarely saw her like this.
Could it be that Miss Chu was too beautiful, making even the Princess feel threatened?
"Princess..."
"No, nothing, I... I just... it seems... she..."
Princess Ling withdrew her gaze, clutched her sleeves, her breathing extremely erratic.
Chu Qianli and Fu Ning exchanged glances, unsure of Princess Ling's intentions.
Of course, looking at Chu Qianli, there was no jealousy or displeasure, only shock.
It was as if she couldn't believe it.
"Princess, have we met?" Chu Qianli couldn't help but ask again.
But she was certain she had never met Princess Ling.
Although her recent memory had some glitches, she could at least judge whether she had met this person.
"No, we haven't met."
Princess Ling finally raised her eyes again, meeting Chu Qianli's gaze.
Her erratic breathing had also stabilized.
"Then am I very similar to someone you know, Princess?"
But she didn't look like her mother.
It was only in temperament that there was some similarity, but in appearance, they were very different.
It shouldn't be to the extent that seeing her would cause such shock.
Princess Ling let out a shallow breath, her emotions completely stabilized.
Looking at Chu Qianli again, Princess Ling smiled and said, "Not exactly... I'm sorry, I startled you."
"I'm not that timid," Chu Qianli also smiled.
This topic seemed to have concluded.
However, Chu Qianli still felt a subtle, strange sensation in her heart.
This Princess Ling was very peculiar.
Princess Ling glanced at Fu Ning, then at Zang Xu not far away: "General, how is the Prince now?"
"The Prince is drunk. I've already ordered someone to send him back to rest. As for Miss Chu, the Prince didn't specify where she should stay before he passed out, so..."
"I'll follow the Princess's arrangements," Chu Qianli said.
A hint of pleasure flickered in Princess Ling's eyes. This little girl was quite adept at handling things.
She didn't need to advise her after all.
After all, living in a man's courtyard was indeed not good, and gossip could drown her completely.
"I believe Miss is someone my Prince cares about..."
"Princess, please don't misunderstand."
"I'm not misunderstanding, truly not," Princess Ling immediately waved her hand and said gently, "What I mean is, Miss and the Prince's old friend must be someone the Prince cares about very much."
"If that's the case, why doesn't Miss stay in the Plum Blossom Courtyard? The Plum Blossom Courtyard is right next to the Prince's courtyard, and the Prince can see Miss immediately if he wishes."
"Okay," Chu Qianli said without being polite.
"Miss, I'll take you."
Princess Ling smiled at Chu Qianli and turned, about to walk towards the courtyard gate not far away.
However, as she turned, she saw her son standing not far away.
Her son was actually staring blankly at the other person!
This foolish boy!
"Miss, this is my son." Princess Ling glared at her son, but he showed no reaction.
Helplessly, she tugged him, "Dong'er, get acquainted with Miss Chu."
Chu Nandong suddenly snapped back to reality. He took a step forward, but his legs suddenly went weak, and with a thud, he knelt down on one knee.