Feng Yexuan did indeed take Chu Qianli away.
When their convoy encountered an ambush and the battle was at its fiercest, he and Ding Chen, along with Chu Qianli and Yu Xing, quietly departed via another route.
Their journey back to the palace was unexpected, and thus, remarkably smooth.
The Emperor seemed to have anticipated their early return. However, he hadn't expected Chu Qianli to be poisoned and fall unconscious.
Upon seeing her pale, lifeless face, even though he knew she wasn't his own daughter, Chu Jiangnan's heart was severely torn.
The heavy, intense pain was entirely beyond his own expectations.
It pained him so much that upon seeing Chu Qianli, his legs gave way, and he nearly collapsed.
"Your Majesty!" Xiao Shunzi immediately supported him.
"Quick! Get her inside! Call the imperial physicians... no, call Liujin!"
While the imperial physicians in the palace were all skilled, they seemed too weak in comparison to Chu Qianli and Liujin.
Liujin arrived quickly. After examining Chu Qianli's pulse, he looked troubled.
"Your Highness, Your Majesty, this poison on Miss Chu... is difficult to resolve..."
"Does that mean it can be resolved?" Feng Yexuan asked immediately.
"It can be resolved, but it requires a blood transfusion."
"Use my blood!" Feng Yexuan immediately rolled up his sleeves.
Liujin looked somewhat puzzled.
Before leaving, the Prince and Miss Chu were like fire and water, constantly bickering or wanting to fight when together.
Now, with Miss Chu in trouble, the Prince was this worried.
Indeed, their feelings were still present, he was just too stubborn to admit it.
"Your Highness, your blood may not be compatible."
"Then, use mine." Chu Jiangnan also immediately rolled up his sleeves.
"Your Majesty, absolutely not!" Xiao Shunzi's face turned pale with fright. "Your Majesty, your health is paramount! Your body has always been weak!"
The Emperor's health had been very poor recently.
Even Liujin disagreed. "Your Majesty, your body..."
"First, check whose blood is compatible. If mine is, then use mine!"
Chu Jiangnan's tone was firm, leaving no room for negotiation.
Liujin could only look at Feng Yexuan.
Feng Yexuan said gravely, "She is deeply poisoned. First, let's see if my blood is compatible!"
Liujin nodded. "There's no time to delay, let's begin now."
... This blood transfusion technique was divided into two parts.
The first step was to draw blood from Chu Qianli to expel the poison. However, as a person's blood volume was limited, drawing too much blood would endanger their life at any moment.
Therefore, another person's blood would be used as a supplement.
"In fact, this method was taught by Miss Chu herself."
Liujin's words caused a sudden tremor in the hearts of those waiting outside.
This girl... always managed to surprise them.
She was truly intelligent, as if she knew everything.
Despite her frail and delicate frame, her small body seemed to contain immense energy.
As long as she was present, anyone who fell could feel at ease.
But this time, the one who had fallen was herself.
"She was poisoned while helping me. No matter what method it takes, you must cure her. You can take my blood anytime!"
Xiao Shunzi knew he couldn't dissuade them, so he could only stand guard quietly and say no more.
The Emperor and Miss Chu truly had a fated connection. Xiao Shunzi only felt regret that Miss Chu wasn't the Emperor's true daughter.
If she were a true princess, the Emperor's life would have been complete.