Chu Qianli turned to look at Han Zhan.
Han Zhan actually knew that given her personality, she would most likely say, "It has nothing to do with you."
But he was wrong again.
Today's Chu Qianli was indeed worlds apart from the one she was before.
"This matter is of great importance, and I cannot disclose it. Please forgive me."
So polite! Was this still Chu Qianli?
She walked away.
Han Zhan chased after her, wanting to say something, but not knowing where to start.
It wasn't until they reached Mingzhe Yuan and Chu Qianli was about to enter that Han Zhan finally reacted.
He realized that this path had been so short.
She walked in, and he stood outside the courtyard gate.
Looking at her excessively slender back, he felt a sense of loss.
Chu Qianli went directly into Chu Buqu's room.
Steward Han was still guarding the Duke. He hadn't seen Chu Qianli for many days, and there were countless things he wanted to say.
In the end, he could only sigh faintly, "It's good that nothing happened to anyone."
"Thank you, Steward Han."
Chu Qianli had brought the antidote. She walked to Chu Buqu's bedside and, together with Steward Han, helped Chu Buqu sit up.
She asked, "Grandfather, how do you feel?"
Chu Buqu was so moved that he couldn't speak a full sentence.
Finally, Chu Qianli instructed Steward Han, "Pour a cup of warm water and give Grandfather the antidote first."
Steward Han now had absolute trust in her.
He immediately poured the warm water and offered it with both hands.
"Grandfather, take the medicine first." Chu Qianli took out the antidote she had prepared many days ago.
Chu Buqu was full of admiration. As the medicine reached his lips, he immediately bit down.
Chu Qianli couldn't help but smile, "Grandfather trusts me so much? You don't even ask what kind of medicine it is. What if it's poisonous?"
Steward Han's heart warmed.
Miss Li'er finally had a smile on her face.
It was a pity that the smile was faint and fleeting, disappearing quickly.
Chu Buqu said hoarsely, "If it weren't for Li'er, your grandfather would have been gone long ago. Why would I doubt you?"
"Grandfather has a benevolent destiny, don't speak carelessly."
After serving him the medicine, Chu Qianli, along with Steward Han, helped him lie down.
Then, she began to relax his muscles and bones.
"Li'er..."
"Grandfather, don't ask about the matters in the Xuan King's mansion. Just focus on recovering."
Chu Qianli didn't look at him, still carefully massaging his finger joints. "For now, we'll proceed as planned. Once you've fully recovered, we'll move on to the next step."
"Alright, I'll do everything as you say."
... Chu Qianli stayed in Chu Buqu's chambers all day that day.
No one knew what they were doing inside except for themselves.
In the evening, Chu Qianli came out of the courtyard.
As soon as she emerged, she encountered Chu Feixue.
It was as if Chu Feixue had been waiting all day, just to catch her coming out.
Chu Qianli ignored her and walked past her, intending to leave.
Chu Feixue looked back.
With the Xuan King's men guarding this courtyard, she dared not act rashly.
After Chu Qianli had walked a considerable distance, out of the guards' line of sight, Chu Feixue immediately chased after her.
"What conspiracy do you have by staying by Grandfather's side all this time? Are you trying to get Grandfather to give everything to you?"
"Whether Grandfather gives it to me or not, I don't know. But I do know that Grandfather definitely wouldn't want to give anything to you."
"You!" Chu Feixue was stunned, still not quite comprehending!
Wasn't this bitch looking listless when she came this morning?
It turned out that was just an act because Han Zhan was there!
As expected, she was still that wicked bitch to the core!
"You were putting on an act when Han Zhan was here, and now your true colors are showing, aren't they?"
She had long disliked Chu Qianli, and now her hatred for her had reached the point where she wanted to kill her on sight.
"Bitch, how dare you act in front of me! I'll beat you to death!"
She lunged forward, raising her hand to slap Chu Qianli across the face.
Chu Qianli instinctively raised her hand to block her face.
Since Han Zhan was not present, Chu Feixue put all her strength into the slap.
As the palm fell, a girl's scream immediately rang out: "Ah..."
Han Zhan was not far away, also waiting for Chu Qianli to come out.
Hearing the scream, he rushed over immediately.
However, he saw Chu Feixue stumbling back several steps, looking at her hand and screaming in pain: "Ah! Ah! Ah..."
Chu Qianli, on the other hand, stood still, watching everything with a cold, indifferent expression, as if it had nothing to do with her.
"What happened?" Han Zhan asked.
Chu Qianli ignored him and turned to leave.
Chu Feixue screamed and chased after her: "Ah... you... bitch! Ah! Don't go, you're not allowed... not allowed to go! Ahhh..."
Only then did Han Zhan see clearly that her hand was covered in blood, and he couldn't tell where she was injured.
However, it looked like a serious injury.
"You..."
"Bitch, bitch, how dare you!"
Chu Feixue's tears and snot were streaming down her face from the pain. Without wiping them away, she caught up to Chu Qianli and tried to hit her again.
Chu Qianli said coldly, "I'm covered in thorns. Are you sure you want to try that again?"
Chu Feixue, who had raised her left hand, was startled and dared not strike her again.
But she also blocked the way, stubbornly refusing to let her leave.
"Han Zhan, she hid a hidden weapon, and she injured someone in the Duke's mansion!"
Unable to defeat Chu Qianli herself, Chu Feixue could only rely on Han Zhan: "You! Quickly apprehend her!"
"What exactly... happened?" Han Zhan still couldn't see the extent of the injury on Chu Feixue's hand due to the excessive bleeding.
However, it seemed to be quite serious.
Chu Qianli glanced at him before rolling up her sleeve.
Her arm was actually wrapped with an iron bracer!
The bracer was covered in sharp thorns!
"This thing is not a hidden weapon. It can only protect myself, and I basically cannot attack others."
She looked at Han Zhan, her expressionless face. "You be the judge of right and wrong."
Although her words were a bit cold, there was no hint of sarcasm.
This time, as Chu Qianli tried to leave, Chu Feixue, unwilling, tried to chase after her again, but Han Zhan blocked her.
"If you hadn't tried to attack her, you wouldn't have been injured. This is your own doing!"
"Han Zhan, how dare you help her? Have you forgotten how badly she harmed Huaiyu? Don't you feel any pity for Huaiyu?"
How could Han Zhan not pity Chu Huaiyu?
During the period when Chu Huaiyu's life was uncertain, he was anxious every day.
He had gone to the Xuan King's mansion countless times, but each time, he was denied entry.
It was only after he finally learned that Huaiyu had woken up that his anxious heart finally settled down.
Even now, he still wanted to know Chu Huaiyu's exact condition.
He was truly worried!
"Since you're worried about Huaiyu, you shouldn't be helping Chu Qianli," Chu Feixue snorted coldly.
"I am worried about Huaiyu, but I am not so unreasonable as to confuse right and wrong."
Han Zhan stared at her, his expression completely darkening.
"The Master ordered me to guard this household. If you continue to cause trouble here, don't blame me for being impolite!"
With a final warning glance at Chu Feixue, he turned and chased after Chu Qianli.