Chu Qianli’s lips parted, a hint of surprise in her voice.
To be so ruthless.
Even now, while still ensnared by the blood蛊 and hypnosis, he could still find it in him to kill Feng Ling.
This man, truly, was cold-hearted and devoid of emotion.
Strangely, when he was hypnotized into believing she was the one harming him, he merely disliked her, not immediately seeking to eliminate her.
Could this be considered a special form of favor?
One might as well feel fortunate for three lifetimes.
Chu Qianli smiled with a touch of helplessness, “Killing her might break the hypnosis, but what about the蛊?”
“Feng Ling has been by your side, taking care of you. I suspect the blood蛊 used Hua Rong’s blood, but it’s likely Feng Ling herself who administered it to you.”
“If you kill Feng Ling, aren’t you afraid there will be no one to help you dispel the蛊 poison?”
“If the poison蛊 cannot be removed, what will happen to me?” Feng Ye Xuan’s greatest worry was this.
Would he, once again, do something to harm her?
“I don’t know. My research into蛊 poison has only just begun; I haven’t reached a very advanced stage yet.”
However, her research was progressing quite rapidly.
From different classifications to discerning depth and complexity, she had learned a great deal through raising and training her own蛊.
No one knew how the Princess, who appeared so busy she barely had time to eat, managed to find time to learn new knowledge.
Perhaps only she herself understood how her time was squeezed out, bit by bit.
“Feng Ling, you cannot kill her for now. At least, wait until I have researched a way to remove the蛊.”
Chu Qianli’s words sent a tremor through Feng Ye Xuan’s heart.
They were finally back on the same path, weren’t they?
His heart felt truly warm.
At least, at this moment, it was incredibly warm.
“If I want to kill Feng Ling, would you think… I am cruel and heartless?”
“Does Prince Xuan need to ask others such a question?” Chu Qianli felt like laughing; this was somewhat out of character for his aloof demeanor.
Feng Ye Xuan, however, paid no mind to her teasing. Instead, he answered with a touch of seriousness, “You are not just anyone.”
She was speechless.
This damned man, was he trying to win her favor and deceive her affections with such seemingly tender words again?
This detestable scoundrel!
He made her heart flutter, damn him!
Chu Qianli closed her eyes, took a deep breath, and then slowly exhaled.
“Don’t try to make me soft-hearted. I will not be soft-hearted towards you anymore.”
Despite her words, her tone was neither firm nor cold.
“Is that so?”
“Do you think not?”
“I don’t think anything.”
But then, after applying the medicine to him, he suddenly turned and pulled her into his embrace.
“Let go!” Chu Qianli was displeased and struggled forcefully.
“Don’t move.” Feng Ye Xuan pressed her head against his chest, resting his chin on her head, and slowly closed his eyes.
“Give me a little time, just a little, to feel your presence.”
Chu Qianli still wanted to struggle, but for some reason, the moment his voice softened, she found herself lacking the strength.
Letting him hold her like this, not thinking of past events, not thinking of anything.
Perhaps relying on each other was also good.
At least, at this moment, it felt quiet and peaceful.
Just for a little while.
A little bit of time, a little bit of peace, a little bit of warmth, a little bit of emotion.
Just like this, a little bit would suffice.