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Chapter 116 Look, you're lying.
"It is somewhat uncomfortable."

The girl's voice was a little hoarse. Leaning against the pillow, her long, cloud-like hair made her small face look even more frail and pitiful.

Her unusually dark eyes gazed at him quietly, as if trying to see through all the malice in his heart.

This thought caused the smile in the Crown Prince's eyes to fade slightly, and his tone became even gentler:

"It's my fault. I shouldn't have let you go to the kitchen yesterday. You're not angry with me, are you?"

Qin Su realized that she still had time to overthink things at a time like this, so she changed the speaker to the tyrant.

If you were to say this to him...

Hiss—why do I feel a little cold for no reason?

She snapped out of her daze, shook her head, and looked very obedient: "No, I agreed to go myself, it's not your fault."

Chu Junyan did not respond immediately, his dark eyes fixed on the girl's expression, trying to find what he wanted from it.

Unfortunately, the little girl remained quiet throughout, and there was no resentment or anger in her eyes.

She wasn't lying.

This discovery dampened his spirits somewhat.

How boring.

I really don't know what that guy likes about her.

Ordinary women are a dime a dozen in this world.

"That's it."

The man stood up from his chair, tall and elegant, with a refined and graceful demeanor, without a single flaw: "Then you should rest well. If you need anything, just tell the palace servants. I still have official business to attend to, so I'll take my leave now..."

"I want to go home."

The little girl's soft, gentle words interrupted His Highness the Crown Prince's performance.

He paused slightly, turned around, his handsome face still bearing a gentle smile, and spoke again in a deep, pleasant voice, carrying the imposing aura of a superior:
"See, you lied. You're still blaming me."

Qin Su shook her head, a few strands of hair swaying gently with her movement, adding a touch of brokenness to her fair and pretty face: "No. I just feel like you don't need me anymore."

Chu Junyan felt as if someone had poked his heart.

He wanted to laugh.

In all his years, when has he ever needed anyone?
"Even after I go back, you must eat properly and not be picky about food. Don't make things difficult for Eunuch Li and the others anymore; they've had a hard time too, okay?"

Li Gonggong, who was still immersed in the sadness and shock of the girl's departure, was suddenly called out and was stunned for a moment.

I don't know why, but I suddenly felt a little tingly in my nose.

But the little girl hadn't finished speaking: "I've taught the chefs how to make all the dishes you like. They're better than me, and they make them taste better. If you want to eat them, just have them make them. There's also pear blossom cake, mints, fruit tea..."

The little girl began to list the little snacks she had made for him one by one: "Now that someone knows how to make these, you can have them made anytime you want. Aren't you happy?"

Finally, the little girl's face lit up with a familiar, gentle smile, her almond-shaped eyes warm and beautiful: "So, I'm going home too."

Eunuch Li kept his head down, not daring to look up, but in his heart he answered for the Seventh Prince who wasn't present:
No, he won't be happy.

As for His Highness the Crown Prince…

He secretly raised his eyes to look, and sure enough, the Crown Prince smiled, his handsome face revealing his extraordinary beauty: "In that case, you should rest well, and I will send someone to escort you out of the palace tomorrow."

The little girl nodded: "Okay."

After saying that, he turned and left.

But the moment he turned around, his usually gentle face turned cold, and his thin lips curled into a cold, mocking smile.

He hadn't taken two steps when the girl's voice called out from behind again: "Wait a minute!"

He stopped, his eyes filled with even deeper sarcasm.

Sure enough, no one would really be willing to give up their immense wealth.

Using a feigned retreat to advance—no wonder that fool was so thoroughly controlled. Fine, he'll agree to his father's wish and be made a concubine…

Her mind raced, but when she turned around, the man's expression was already calm: "What's wrong?"

However, the girl looked at him and said gently, "Even if I go home, we will always be good friends. You can tell me if anything makes you unhappy."

Chu Junyan's heart skipped a beat, as if something was about to awaken, about to break free of its restraints and vie for control of his body.

He struggled to stay calm, suppressing the urge and forcibly controlling his reason: "Yes, I understand."

After saying that, Chu Junyan turned and left without hesitation, but perhaps it was just his imagination, but his steps seemed a little unsteady.

Eunuch Li didn't follow immediately, but stayed behind: "Miss Qin..."

Qin Su looked at him: "Eunuch Li?"

"you……"

"Oh, right, I almost forgot. Thank you so much for taking care of me these days, Father-in-law. This is for you."

As she spoke, the girl took out a very exquisite, beautiful, and lifelike purse from the sewing basket beside her.

Eunuch Li stared in astonishment, not reaching out to take it for a long time.

Then, a slightly puzzled voice rang out: "What's wrong, Father-in-law? Does he not like it?"

Eunuch Li quickly came to his senses: "No, no, this... thank you for the purse, Miss Qin. I like it very much."

The little girl laughed and said, "I've told you many times, Father-in-law, please don't call me a servant. Just call me Sangsang."

Eunuch Li: ...

My heart felt like it had been squeezed hard. Looking at the little girl's cute face, I actually felt like crying.

"This servant will take his leave now."

Eunuch Li hurried out, looking at the beautiful purse in his hand with a very complicated expression.

If only the Crown Prince could… sigh.
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The next morning, His Highness the Crown Prince went out as usual to attend the morning court session.

Eunuch Li stood to the side, his expression conflicted, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Chu Junyan saw it all but said nothing.

"If you feel you can't stay here any longer, I won't mind finding someone else to serve you."

One sentence nearly scared the eunuch Li out of his wits: "This servant wouldn't dare!"

Chu Junyan left without saying a word.

Only after His Highness's figure disappeared did Eunuch Li raise his hand and slap himself:

Bah! You're insane! You actually want the Seventh Prince to come back!
The court was as lively as Chu Junyan had predicted.

The letter from the Western Rong has arrived, indicating their willingness to submit to the Great Qi.

This news greatly excited the entire court.

The civil officials almost unanimously believed that they should agree:

"Why should our great nation fear tiny, insignificant countries? Since you are willing to submit, we should naturally agree, in order to demonstrate the magnanimity of a great nation!"

The military commanders understood the cunning and shamelessness of these barbarians and believed that they would eventually renege on their promises. They thought it best to crush them with force now and take over their territory.

The imperial court was in an uproar.

Chu Junyan knew very well that Emperor Wen's mind was clearly biased towards the pro-peace faction.

Only after the two sides had finished arguing did he step forward: "Your Majesty, I have something to say..."
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After the court session ended, several senior officials from the Imperial Study stayed behind for another round of heated debate.

When he returned to the Eastern Palace, it was later than usual.

The old eunuch, who used to follow me around like a shadow, was now keeping his distance.

Chu Junyan: "Where is she? What is she doing today?"