Chu Qianli had always been lenient with Fulong.
Firstly, it was because she had long seen through Fulong's feelings for her.
Secondly, Fulong was not only handsome but also very valuable.
Chu Qianli never resisted a handsome man.
But now, knowing her secret, Fu Ning had made her a little flustered, fearing that Fu Ning had already told Fulong everything.
Although, at this moment, it seemed unlikely.
However, due to her guilt, she became indifferent towards Fulong.
She glared at Fulong, displeased, and said, "Your sister assassinated me. I'm not holding it against you out of consideration for your loyalty."
"But, Fulong, if you're still going to question me for a spy, I absolutely cannot tolerate it!"
A chill swept through Fulong's heart.
He said in a low voice, "Your subordinate dares not."
Seeing his meekness, Chu Qianli's anger subsided somewhat.
Thinking that the person he liked was herself, Chu Qianli was always a little more tolerant towards him.
"Fulong, I know you're upset, but Fu Ning... she treated me like this, and I had no choice..."
"Your Majesty, your subordinate merely hopes that Your Majesty can ask Prince Xuan to withdraw the kill order. Your subordinate is willing to personally lead people to hunt down Fu Ning. If Fu Ning is truly at fault, your subordinate will absolutely not show favoritism."
Fulong looked at her. The gaze Fulong cast at her now was already somewhat cold.
Chu Qianli quickly noticed this. His gaze towards her no longer held the initial fervor he had in the Longteng Kingdom.
Did he no longer like her?
"Fulong..."
"Your subordinate only hopes Your Majesty can give Fu Ning a chance to explain. If Fu Ning truly harbors malicious intent, your subordinate is willing to bear the consequences with Fu Ning!"
"Fulong!" Chu Qianli couldn't help but become furious again.
What did he mean by this? Was he really going to choose Fu Ning over her?
Could it be that because she had returned to the Beiming Kingdom and been with Feng Yexuan during this time, Fulong had given up on her?
How could a man she controlled give up on her so easily?
Chu Qianli clenched her fist, the coldness on her face receding. She suddenly took a step forward, closing in on Fulong.
"Fulong, Fu Ning's assassination attempt on me is absolutely true. Why don't you believe me anymore?"
She no longer referred to herself as "朕" (zhen). When she looked at him with such gentle eyes, Fulong's heart ached faintly.
All the past events flashed before his eyes. They had faced life and death together. At that time, A'Li was cheerful, kind, generous, and wise.
He had even thought that for A'Li, he would not hesitate to give his own life.
But now... Chu Qianli's gentleness towards him did not make him happy. Instead, it evoked a strange sense of resistance in his heart.
"Your Majesty..."
"Fulong, are you really angry with me?"
Chu Qianli took another step forward. This time, the distance between them was very, very close.
Fulong trembled and instinctively wanted to dodge.
But Chu Qianli suddenly reached out, grabbed his large hand, and held it tightly.
Fulong's heart was shaken.
He instinctively said, "Your Majesty, this action is inappropriate!"
She was the future wife of Prince Xuan! Even though he was fond of her, he had never harbored any improper thoughts towards her.
He only hoped that they could remain friends forever, that they could have mutual trust and loyalty for a lifetime.
But absolutely not like this!
Behind Prince Xuan's back, this was clearly a clandestine act in his heart.
Fulong withdrew his hand, his voice somewhat cold, "Your Majesty..."
"Fulong!"
Chu Qianli suddenly took two steps forward and hugged him: "Fulong, don't you understand my feelings for you yet?"