Chu Qianli felt like laughing.
As expected, when Han Zhan appeared, Chu Huaiyu had "exhausted her strength" and sunk down.
Han Zhan, of course, had to play the hero saving the damsel.
Several guards also rushed over.
For some reason, after rescuing Chu Huaiyu, Han Zhan waved his hand and sent the guards away.
Chu Huaiyu's eyes darkened, a flicker of something crossing her gaze.
But soon, the strange light in her eyes vanished.
She leaned against Han Zhan, crying pitifully, "Save me, Han Zhan, save me."
Han Zhan supported her with one hand, but she was drenched, and they were pressed so close together. The posture of the two of them was truly awkward.
Han Zhan said gently, "Fifth Miss, how are you?"
Huaiyu shrank back, pressing closer to him. "Han Zhan, I'm scared..."
"I'm here, don't be afraid."
Han Zhan's gaze fell on Chu Qianli, and instantly turned cold.
"Until when will you continue to act recklessly? Do you really think I dare not touch you?"
"Why would you touch me? I'm not your woman."
Chu Qianli's words made Han Zhan, who was already full of anger, instantly feel complicated.
"I... I didn't mean it like that." She was deliberately twisting his words!
But his handsome face couldn't help but heat up slightly.
Chu Qianli ignored him and focused on Chu Huaiyu.
She couldn't be mistaken; when she had attacked Chu Huaiyu earlier, she had clearly felt a backlash force from Chu Huaiyu.
Chu Huaiyu knew martial arts!
But why could she hide it so deeply?
Was she a supreme master, or did she practice some strange art?
Chu Qianli turned and left.
Han Zhan wanted to follow, but Chu Huaiyu gently tugged his sleeve.
"Han Zhan, I... I'm cold."
Han Zhan suddenly remembered and immediately took off his robe, wrapping it around her.
"I'll take you back first."
Before leaving, he couldn't help but glance in the direction Chu Qianli had gone.
Chu Qianli's behavior today had once again exceeded his expectations.
In the beginning, she was foolish and wicked.
Later, she inexplicably became very wise and calm.
But today, why was she so impulsive, even resorting to physical violence?
Yet, there was something hidden in her eyes just now. Her actions seemed premeditated, completely unlike Chu Feixue's brute impulsiveness.
What was going on?
"Han Zhan..." Chu Huaiyu's call went unheeded by Han Zhan.
Chu Huaiyu followed his gaze and could still vaguely see Chu Qianli's retreating figure.
Chu Huaiyu's brow furrowed subtly.
Did Han Zhan really have feelings for Chu Qianli?
"Han Zhan!" she said, her voice louder.
Han Zhan's lost thoughts were suddenly pulled back.
"Huaiyu, what is it?"
"I don't feel well!" Chu Huaiyu's expression was somewhat displeased. This was the first time she had shown him such a look.
Han Zhan was slightly stunned before supporting her and saying, "I'll take you back."
After escorting her back to her room, Han Zhan was about to leave.
Chu Huaiyu glanced at Xiao Ya.
Xiao Ya immediately put down the clothes, went out, and closed the door behind them.
Han Zhan felt somewhat uncomfortable and immediately said, "I should..."
"Han Zhan!" Chu Huaiyu suddenly ran over and hugged Han Zhan.
"Han Zhan, let's get married!"
"What did you say?" Han Zhan was startled and instinctively pushed her away.
He pushed a bit too hard, and accidentally, she almost fell.
"Huaiyu, are you alright?" He hadn't meant to, but the moment she hugged him, his body reflexively pushed her away.
"For whom are you keeping yourself pure?" Chu Huaiyu was pushed aside and fell against the door.
Instead, she blocked the door.
She looked at Han Zhan, her usual gentleness much diminished. In her eyes now, there was a coldness that Han Zhan had never seen in her before.
"Huaiyu, I..."
"You've fallen for Fifth Sister, haven't you?" She hadn't missed the look in his eyes as he watched Chu Qianli leave!
Han Zhan, of all people, had fallen for Chu Qianli without realizing it!
When did this happen?
Was it during the time she was away from the Duke's mansion?
Or was it even earlier, on the road when they went to Phoenix Mountain together?
Indeed, this Chu Qianli now was completely different from the foolish and wicked Chu Qianli of the past.
Even Chu Huaiyu could feel her change!
Han Zhan had loathed the previous Chu Qianli, but he was clearly conflicted about the current one!
"Didn't you say you would protect me forever?"
Han Zhan remained silent.
Ever since Chu Huaiyu had risked her life to save him that time, he had been grateful for her kindness.
He had also sworn to himself that he would only protect her alone for his entire life.
"Why aren't you speaking? Do you really like Chu Qianli?"
Chu Huaiyu was somewhat losing control!
Why did everyone like Chu Qianli?
Prince Xuan did, Han Zhan did, and even Prince He had ulterior motives towards Chu Qianli!
Even the Fifth Prince, Feng Wuya, was willing to be close to Chu Qianli!
Why were these men so superficial?
"Han Zhan, are you angry with me, resenting me for staying at Prince Xuan's mansion?"
The coldness in Chu Huaiyu's eyes slowly dissipated. She looked at him, gradually becoming pitiful again.
"I was forced. Prince Xuan forced me to stay in the mansion, and... and he even wanted to..."
Han Zhan looked at her but still didn't speak.
He was truly different from before!
Chu Huaiyu secretly clenched her palm within her sleeve and suddenly tore off her own clothes.
Han Zhan immediately turned his face away. "Huaiyu, hurry and put your clothes back on!"
"Prince Xuan tries to force me every night with different methods. I fought with all my might to preserve my chastity."
"Han Zhan, it was Father's idea for me to go to Prince Xuan's mansion. I didn't dare disobey. You know I've always obeyed Father."
"But in my heart, there is only you!"
"I don't care about anything else anymore, Han Zhan. I'll give myself to you right now! I don't want any other man, I only want you!"
She truly couldn't take it anymore!
Han Zhan actually liked Chu Qianli!
How could she tolerate that?
At this moment, Chu Huaiyu completely lost her reason. After tearing off her clothes, she immediately rushed forward, intending to hug Han Zhan.
However, the moment she moved away from the door, Han Zhan took a large stride and tried to get out.
Chu Huaiyu felt annoyed. Her steps faltered, and she was about to retreat to block the door.
But as soon as she took a step, she suddenly felt a sharp pain in her ankle.
The piercing pain stopped her in her tracks.
With just a moment's hesitation, Han Zhan dashed out the door and slammed it shut with a bang.
"Huaiyu, calm down. I'm leaving now. Rest well."
With these words, Han Zhan departed resolutely, without any hesitation.
Chu Huaiyu, however, due to the pain in her ankle, her face instantly turned pale!
She immediately went to open the window.
A dark shadow flashed outside the window. When she came to her senses, the person was already standing in a corner of the room, looking at her coldly.
"I didn't mean to, I..." Chu Huaiyu tried to explain.
But the person suddenly raised a hand, and with a *slap*, a palm strike landed on her face.