Han Zhan watched Chu Qianli.
He had clearly seen the interaction between Feng Yexuan and Chu Qianli just now.
The seventh young lady, who used to be infatuated, dared to roll her eyes at Prince Xuan.
She even muttered, complaining about something.
This was a side of Chu Qianli he had never seen before.
After only a few days apart, she seemed like a completely different person.
No longer heavily made up, her face was clean and fresh.
It was only then that people could see how truly beautiful she was.
She possessed a clean, pure beauty he had never encountered.
She was no longer seductive or affected.
Her somewhat rough manners not only made her less annoying but also natural and neat.
It was as if... compared to those well-behaved young ladies, she had a unique charm of freedom.
"Han Zhan, what are you looking at?" This was Chu Huaiyu's second call.
Following his gaze, it was clearly in the direction Chu Qianli had left.
Chu Huaiyu said softly, "Seventh Sister seems to have changed a lot since she returned. She's more beautiful than before."
Han Zhan pursed his lips and said coldly, "Her heart is wicked; no matter how beautiful, it's all in vain."
He turned to leave.
Chu Huaiyu walked beside him, smiling indulgently, "It's just that Grandfather doted on her since she was young, which made her personality a bit overbearing. I believe Seventh Sister will learn to be better one day."
Han Zhan remained silent.
Chu Huaiyu's voice grew even gentler, "If you still like Seventh Sister..."
Han Zhan stopped abruptly and looked down at her, his eyes cold.
Chu Huaiyu was startled and covered her heart with her hand, "Han Zhan, why are you looking at me with such fierce eyes?"
"I don't like her; I've always hated her!"
Han Zhan looked down at the wound on his arm.
The wound was indeed quite deep!
That woman truly had no lingering affection for him anymore.
A fickle woman!
After taking a fancy to Feng Yexuan, she discarded him like worn-out shoes!
He had never met such a stubborn and malicious woman!
He wondered why he had felt a bit lost just now, looking at the playful smile on her lips.
Compared to the gentle and kind Huaiyu, Chu Qianli was simply a devil!
"Huaiyu, she is already married. From now on, don't mention her past with me again; others will misunderstand."
"I understand. I just thought you still had feelings for her, and I wanted to help you..."
Han Zhan's expression darkened, and he said displeasedly, "When did I ever have feelings for her? Huaiyu, what is going on with you today?"
"I..." Chu Huaiyu looked wronged, bit her lip, and couldn't say a word.
The maid, Xiao Ya, quickly said, "Master Han, you were staring at Seventh Young Lady just now. Our young lady... our young lady is just feeling sad."
"Xiao Ya, don't talk nonsense!" Chu Huaiyu glared at her.
Xiao Ya could only bite her lip and remain silent.
Seeing this, Han Zhan sighed, and his attitude finally softened.
"I was just... a little surprised to see she was a bit different from before."
"Huaiyu, don't overthink it. You once saved my life, and in this life, I will only like you."
He held Chu Huaiyu's hand with a determined look.
"Chu Qianli is cruel and wicked, with an impure heart. I can't wait to detest her."
Upon hearing this, the bitterness in Chu Huaiyu's eyes finally receded a little.
She looked at the wound on his arm, her brow furrowed with concern, "It's still bleeding. Hurry back, and I'll bandage it for you."
"Alright."
As the three were about to return to their courtyard, a servant rushed over, "Fifth Young Lady, the master is hosting a banquet for the Prince tonight. The Grand Tutor has ordered you to prepare well and showcase your skills tonight!"