Chu Qianli was not unafraid.
She was unfamiliar with this man, but his aura was very similar to Feng Yexuan's.
The same devilish charm, the same madness, the same… ability to do many things you couldn't imagine.
However, Feng Yexuan possessed a righteous aura, while Prince He was more evil and profound than Prince Xuan.
Despite some apprehension, Chu Qianli's expression remained calm.
She said lightly, "I have committed no crime, nor have I disrespected the Prince. Why should I be afraid?"
"You call this not disrespecting this King?"
Feng Qihe smiled thinly, and no one could tell what he was thinking at that moment.
He merely stared intently into Chu Qianli's eyes.
These eyes, the more he looked, the more beautiful they became.
"Have you paid your respects upon seeing this King? You haven't even bowed, and you say there is no disrespect?"
Jing Ri wanted to say something, but he considered himself the most foolish and had no idea how to defend Miss Xiao Yao.
Chu Qianli, however, maintained a smile, a half-smile, and said, "So, the etiquette in your country requires one to bow upon seeing a Prince? My apologies, I am not from Beiming Country and am unfamiliar with the customs here."
"Your Highness, please forgive me. This humble woman will now offer her apologies to Your Highness!"
She took a step back and leaned towards Feng Qihe, "Greetings, Your Highness. Your Highness, please forgive my transgression!"
Jing Ri was instantly speechless… Could it be done like this? Not from Beiming Country?
Feng Qihe narrowed his eyes, "You say you are not from Beiming Country?"
"In fact, this humble woman does not know which country she is from. When necessary, I can also be a citizen of Beiming Country," Chu Qianli said with a serious expression.
Jing Ri was even more dumbfounded.
He couldn't respond to any of these words.
Of course, he didn't need to.
A servant arrived with tea and snacks. Chu Qianli said gently, "Your Highness, would you care to join me in the pavilion? If Your Highness wishes to know which country this humble woman is from, I am willing to discuss it with Your Highness."
Feng Qihe had been somewhat unable to comprehend what she was playing at.
It wasn't until Feng Jinrui arrived that he realized he had been tricked!
This impudent girl was spouting nonsense to stall for time!
This girl was exceptionally clever!
Truly, very clever!
Her performance was so natural that even he unknowingly fell for her ploy!
"Elder Brother, aren't you hosting a banquet at Prince He's mansion tonight? Why are you in Fourth Brother's courtyard at this hour?"
Feng Jinrui was somewhat out of breath, clearly having arrived in a hurry.
Wangyue followed closely behind him, but was still left some distance behind.
Fourteenth Master's Qinggong had advanced by leaps and bounds again!
"Jinrui, what are you doing here?" Feng Qihe harbored no malice towards Feng Jinrui.
Although he knew that Feng Jinrui's heart belonged only to his Fourth Brother, to him, Jinrui was still a child.
Even Chu Qianli noticed this kindness.
It was somewhat strange; this Prince He was not as wicked as she had imagined.
Apart from his dealings with Prince Xuan, he didn't seem too bad towards others.
Suddenly, she thought of a letter she had seen in the study earlier.
Chu Qianli frowned, "Jinrui, your Fifth Brother was ambushed and injured. Do you know about this matter?"
"What?" Feng Jinrui was unaware. He wouldn't inquire about things that would cause him worry, and his Fourth Brother wouldn't tell him proactively.
Feng Jinrui immediately became anxious, "How badly is Fifth Brother injured? Where is he now?"
"Where he is, I… I am not entirely sure, but…"
Chu Qianli's gaze instinctively fell upon Feng Qihe.
Feng Qihe's brow furrowed, as if contemplating something.
Chu Qianli continued, "According to the news sent back by scouts, the assassins who ambushed your Fifth Brother were all highly skilled in martial arts. Most importantly, their actions were very disciplined. It looked somewhat like… royal-trained assassins."