Chapter 1483: Chapter 1482: His Gentleness, His Ruthlessness
Feng Yexuan’s mood inexplicably improved quite a bit.
He even picked up the teapot and personally poured a cup for the girl sitting beside him.
"Your eyes are red, drink this tea and rest early."
Chu Qianli raised the cup and also glanced at him: "Your condition is not much better than mine, pale-faced... injured?"
"Just a minor injury, not worth mentioning."
Thus, Chu Qianli did not continue asking.
Although it was apparent he had suffered internal injuries, they shouldn’t be too severe, and with a bit of rest, he would likely recover swiftly given his physical state.
Nonetheless, Chu Qianli had finished her cup of tea, and neither had any intention of leaving.
She held the cup, and his long fingers rested on the edge of the teapot.
Neither spoke, remaining silent for quite a while.
The breeze still quietly blew through.
It was unknown how much time passed before someone suddenly spoke.
"On Yuwen’s side..."
"I will order someone to continue..."
They raised their eyes, exchanged glances, their feelings somewhat complicated.
In truth, there were still many things they wished to say, but the spoken words always seemed unrelated to themselves.
It was all about the bigger picture, all business.
Ultimately, Feng Yexuan pursed his lips and stood up.
"I will order someone to keep watching Yuwen, but I fear it won’t be for much longer; he’s already ordered the troops to be brought back from outside the city."
"If we continue to forcefully stop him, I’m afraid even the Imperial City will turn into a battleground."
"I understand." Thus, Chu Qianli now faced the issue of not only treating the Father Emperor but also quickly devising an upright plan to take down Yuwen.
Feng Yexuan said no more, looked at her, and then turned to leave.
Chu Qianli watched him depart.
That cold and tough silhouette now surprisingly carried a hint of loneliness.
Desolate, alone, and a heavy sense of time’s wear.
A sour feeling in her heart.
In fact, moments ago, she seemed to have a lot to say too; she just didn’t know where to start.
The past events, like a movie, all flashed in her mind scene by scene.
His goodness, his evil.
His gentleness, his ruthlessness...
Letting go, can one truly have clarity and begin anew?
If not letting go, can one truly avoid regret and live without them for the rest of life?
She didn’t know, absolutely didn’t know.
The road ahead was hazy; how should she proceed?
...
Before Chu Qianli could clear her thoughts.
Shortly after dawn that day, Yuwen Prince Residence indeed had more activity.
Two squads of elite armored cavalry arrived from outside the city, and Yuwen Prince directly intended to force his way out of the city.
"My army is just outside the city, Second Brother, do you want to see devastation, or would you rather allow your Loyal Brother to return to the north for peace’s sake each?"
Facing the responsibility of keeping the Yuwen Prince Residence sealed, Chu Lingyang watched as Yuwen Prince tugged the reins and rode his horse before him.
"Loyal Brother just wants to find a place to settle and live out the rest of his life peacefully. Second Brother, we are siblings; why must you drive your Loyal Brother to the abyss?"
"Loyal Brother, I don’t intend to."
"Then why won’t you allow Loyal Brother to return north?"
Yuwen Prince leapt off his horse and quickly approached.
Chu Lingyang was immediately forced to step back two paces.
"Loyal Brother..."
"If I stay here, do you think the Emperor will spare me?"
Yuwen Prince knew, among the brothers, Chu Lingyang had always stood in the middle ground.
Though his heart leaned more towards Chu Jiangnan, at least he harbored no intent of harm towards his brothers!
Yuwen Prince coldly said, "Or are you thinking of killing me too?"
