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Chapter 117 It's because you don't need me anymore.

To everyone's surprise, upon hearing his question, Eunuch Li not only didn't move, but even secretly took a step back.

Chu Junyan's lips drooped slightly: "Li Furu, don't make me ask a second time."

Almost the instant these words left his mouth, Eunuch Li knelt down before him with a thud: "Your Highness, Miss Qin has already left the palace."

Chu Junyan paused in adjusting his sleeves, a hint of ferocity flashing in his beautiful phoenix eyes. At this moment, he looked remarkably like a tyrant.

"They've left the palace?"

"Yes." For some reason, Eunuch Li's body trembled slightly as he briefly recounted what had happened that morning.

"Miss Qin originally intended to wait for His Highness to return before leaving, but His Highness returned later than usual today, and she... she..."

"explain."

"She thought His Highness was busy, so she left on her own."

Eunuch Li had tried his best to be tactful, but how could someone as clever as Chu Junyan not understand the other meanings in his words?
If he was truly worried about interfering with his official duties, given that old man's personality, he would have found a way to keep the person here.

But she left anyway.

There's only one reason—

She thought he was deliberately avoiding seeing her, which was why he wasn't coming back.

In this way, her leaving first would suit his wishes.

Li Furu then had no reason to persuade him to stay.

Eunuch Li continued his rambling: "Everything Miss Qin mentioned yesterday has been prepared. If Your Highness is hungry, you may have a meal served..."

"Ah."

Chu Junyan sneered and turned to leave.

Eunuch Li knelt on the spot, his feelings extremely complicated.

He truly didn't understand why His Highness the Crown Prince harbored such deep resentment towards Miss Qin. She was such a lovely young girl, and she returned to the palace to help them...

Qin Su said she was leaving the palace and then she really left.

The old eunuch was originally adamant about not agreeing, insisting that she wait until Chu Junyan returned to say goodbye in person.

However, he was persuaded by her words and in the end, he reluctantly saw her off personally.

Because of his care, the palace servants became increasingly respectful towards her along the way.

The system asked Qin Su why she did this, but Qin Su did not answer it.

Because if we don't do it this way, we have no choice...

The Crown Prince's attitude made her uneasy.

Others didn't notice, but she was a psychologist, and she could sense that he was constantly looking for the shadow of "Dr. Su" in her.

Several times, she was tested, and even she almost couldn't resist.

When faced with such a brilliant opponent, the safest approach is to avoid direct confrontation.

As for yesterday's move, let's just consider it a "gift" she gave him.
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They traveled in silence, and the carriage finally arrived at the Prime Minister's residence at noon.

When the palace carriage stopped at the gate, the gatekeepers were startled and their first reaction was to inform the master of the situation.

However, they soon stopped when they saw who was getting off the carriage.

Qin Rusong had already returned to the manor ahead of time. He was somewhat surprised to learn that his third daughter had returned at this time, so he came over to see Qin Su in person.

He originally had many questions he wanted to ask, but seeing the girl's sickly appearance...

Then I thought about how that boy from the Duke's mansion had been coming to our door these past few days, telling us how spoiled and willful the Ninth Princess was, and how she loved to bully people...

He quickly understood what was going on, and his expression softened: "Now that you're back, get some rest. If you need anything, just tell the servants."

Qin Su was a little surprised to hear the word "servant", but she didn't ask anything and obediently nodded: "Yes, daughter understands."

[Host, you didn't see the old man's expression when he came over. He probably thinks you didn't win the princess's favor in the palace, so he changed his attitude halfway through.]

Upon returning to the Prime Minister's residence, where there were no potential romantic partners, the entire system sprang to life, even raising its voice.

Qin Su remained silent, still looking sickly.

"Daughter, farewell."

Qin Rusong waved his hand, indicating that she could leave. "It seems that the Duke's mansion is still more suitable..."

Qin Su did not hear this sentence.

"Hey, stop!"

Halfway there, a familiar voice blocked her way. Qin Su knew who it was without even looking up.

She took a deep breath, pressed her hand to the discomfort in her chest, looked up, and asked in a gentle but hoarse voice, "Is something wrong, Fourth Sister?"

Qin Wanrou remained silent, her critical eyes scanning the girl up and down.

This outfit looks ordinary, but the fabric is anything but simple; there are silver threads flowing in the shadows, making it clear that it's a royal item.

You brat, dressed so nicely, why don't you let her stay for a couple of days!
Qin Wanrou thought viciously to herself, and when she looked up, she couldn't help but glare at Qin Su: "How were you doing in the palace? Did you see His Highness the Crown Prince?"

Qin Su, who thought the other party was going to ask if she had been "bullied", twitched her lips: "No, how could I possibly find out His Highness the Crown Prince's whereabouts?"

Qin Wanrou frowned, then shifted her gaze from the girl's clothes to her face, and then...

"You...you didn't really get hit by the Ninth Princess, did you?"

Qin Su: ? ? ?
She didn't quite understand where the other person's idea came from, but she still "kindly" reminded her: "Sister, you must not speak carelessly about imperial relatives."

"Pah, who's your sister?"

Qin Wanrou cursed in disdain, her gaze sweeping over the girl's simple yet exquisite hairpin jewelry.

It's so ugly. It would look better on her.

"I'm telling you, you..."

"Ah, a snake!"

Qin Su's exclamation startled Qin Wanrou, who screamed, "Snake? Where's the snake? Help! There's a snake!"

Seeing that the little girl was crying from fright, she said "apologetically," "Maybe I saw it wrong. You weren't scared, were you?"

Qin Wanrou really wanted to pounce on her and scratch her face, but...

"Get lost, we'll see!"

Seeing the girl suddenly start running as she was walking, Qin Su finally smiled.

It seems she has taken the previous lesson to heart.

"Third Miss, Eldest Miss is very pleased to hear that you have returned. She requests your presence."

But before Qin Su could be happy for long, another annoying voice rang out.

So, she said this dilapidated house didn't need to exist anymore, right?

Thinking to herself, she raised her head: "Second sister is looking for me? But I..."

"Third Miss, what did you say?"

Qin Su spoke very softly, and the maid who relayed the message didn't hear her clearly, so she had to step forward a few paces.

Then, as soon as they got close, they heard the girl say, "But I'm not feeling well..."

As soon as she finished speaking, her body went limp, and she fainted.

What a joke! Dealing with the cunning crown prince in the palace is troublesome enough, let alone having to compete with other women outside the palace.

Qin Qionghua... does she deserve it?
The maid, who had just been arrogant, was startled and instinctively caught the unconscious girl, asking in a panic, "Third Miss, are you alright?"

"Sangsang!"

Just as the maid was terrified and at a loss, a surprised and flustered male voice came from behind.

She was overjoyed: "Young Master, you've come at the perfect time! The Third Miss suddenly..."

Before she could finish speaking, the man shoved her aside menacingly: "Go and call the doctor right now! If anything happens to Sangsang, I won't let you off the hook!"

After Murong Jing finished speaking, he carefully picked the girl up from the ground: "Sangsang, don't be afraid, I won't let anything happen to you..."

What no one knew was that not long after, the events of that day were written down and sent to the Eastern Palace.

Upon seeing the note in his hand, and learning that the young girl had only just left the palace, yet had already provoked the Duke's heir to become furious and protective of her, the Crown Prince's usually aloof and handsome face revealed an ambiguous smile that sent a chill down one's spine.

"She's quite adept at attracting attention; I underestimated her."