"I heard she fainted from the pain several times, and each time she barely woke up before the pain sent her into unconsciousness again."
Fu Ning was making chrysanthemum tea for Chu Qianli.
The situation on the other side was chaotic, and neither Chu Minghao nor Ghost Pupil had the energy to pay attention to them. This room, tucked away in a secluded corner, was quiet.
Chu Qianli took a sip of the warm flower tea and smiled faintly.
"The bullet head is still lodged in her flesh and bone; how could she not be in pain? Until it's removed, she will never find ease."
She couldn't be blamed for being ruthless.
Chu Feiyan, that woman, was truly too mad. If this continued, it wouldn't matter if she herself got hurt, but she feared Chu Feiyan would kill Fu Ning. How could she let Fu Ning remain in danger?
"She probably won't be able to do evil for a while, and we can also breathe a sigh of relief."
Being targeted by a mad dog was a troublesome affair; one wrong move and you could truly be bitten.
"However," Fu Ning was still a little worried, lowering her voice, "what if Chu Minghao insists it was you?"
"Does he have proof? How could I, someone who was given a soft bone powder, have such great ability?"
At most, Chu Minghao would suspect someone was helping her in secret.
"Moreover, do you really think Chu Minghao cares about this sister?"
"Doesn't he? I saw him looking very anxious at the time." Fu Ning had seen it with her own eyes; Chu Minghao's expression changed when he saw Chu Feiyan like that.
"That's because he's afraid Chu Feiyan will die within his ranks, and he won't be able to account for it to Prince Yu."
Chu Qianli had already inquired about Chu Minghao's background.
Among royalty, there was often little affection even between biological siblings, let alone between a concubine's son and a legitimate daughter!
Chu Feiyan was the daughter Prince Yu doted on and raised, while before the legitimate son had an accident, Chu Minghao was merely an unvalued concubine's son.
It wasn't impossible for such a son, who was later legitimized, to diligently assist his father.
But from Ghost Pupil's report of Chu Minghao, Chu Qianli could tell that this concubine's son's intentions towards his own father were not entirely pure.
"Ghost Pupil is Prince Yu's man, but no one knows what means Chu Minghao used to make Ghost Pupil obey him. This alone is enough to prove that Chu Minghao is secretly recruiting forces."
"So, he just needs to ensure Chu Feiyan doesn't die. As for how much suffering Chu Feiyan endures, he wouldn't truly care, would he?"
Fu Ning thought about it, and her eyes suddenly lit up. "Then the projectile the young lady used didn't kill Chu Feiyan, so Chu Minghao shouldn't make things difficult for you, right?"
"Who knows?" Hearts are like faces, and who can guess what Chu Minghao will do next?
"However, for him now, the most important thing is to return to Nanming as soon as possible to find the Heaven and Earth Lock. If it's not necessary, it's better to have one less problem."
"Mmm..." The more Fu Ning thought about it, the happier she became.
"This wicked county princess has finally suffered a bit this time; it's best if she dies of pain!" Why did she always bully the young lady, and also bully her?
The young lady always had a way!
Fu Ning was utterly impressed with Chu Qianli.
With her hands, she could wield all sorts of strange weapons and projectiles. Even without much strength, she could inflict severe damage on the opponent!
Their young lady was truly omnipotent!
While Fu Ning was happy, Chu Qianli's brow suddenly furrowed slightly.
"Fu Ning."
"Mmm?"
"I'm tired and want to rest. You should go back early."
"I'll stay and guard the young lady..."
"No need." Chu Qianli waved her hand. Although her words were light, they were irrefutable: "I don't like to be disturbed when I rest. Tonight, do not come to disturb me."