Feng Yexuan was indeed entertaining guests tonight.
Several princes had come.
The eldest brother, Prince He, led the way, saying that after being enfeoffed as princes, the brothers rarely had a chance to meet.
Today, Feng Qihe had invited Prince Yu Feng Xianyu, Prince Nan Feng Yunan, and Prince Xiaoyao Feng Wuya to visit Prince Xuan’s manor.
Originally, Feng Yexuan’s manor never had any so-called singers or dancers to accompany guests.
But upon hearing that the princes were entertaining distinguished guests tonight, Chu Huaiyu, despite her illness, came.
With a dance of "Nishang," even though her delicate body was weakened by illness, the way she danced was incredibly pleasing to the eye.
Her fragile physique did not hinder her dance; on the contrary, it made people watch with rapt attention, as if entranced.
Even Qingming, who was guarding the door, couldn't help but be captivated.
He had been in a good mood, but his good mood vanished the moment he saw the person who arrived.
“What are you doing here?” Qingming quickly stepped forward, blocking Chu Qianli in the courtyard, not allowing her to get within half a step of the main hall.
“What business is it of yours?” Chu Qianli continued forward.
Qingming said angrily, “The Prince is entertaining distinguished guests. If you cause trouble, don’t blame me for being impolite.”
Chu Qianli didn’t speak and continued to walk forward.
Qingming raised his hand, unsure whether to strike.
But she kept coming, and was about to bump into him.
Qingming felt a surge of disgust and immediately retreated, dodging her.
This shameless woman dared to touch him with her body!
How could there be such a shameless woman in this world?
Chu Qianli ignored him, knowing he wouldn’t dare to touch her. Therefore, she didn’t dodge and walked straight past where he had retreated.
In the main hall, Chu Huaiyu was performing her dance.
When Chu Qianli entered, Chu Huaiyu had just finished a dance. She slowly walked to Feng Yexuan’s side and poured him wine.
Compared to the other solitary figures in the hall, Chu Huaiyu standing by Feng Yexuan’s side became a unique scenic line in the hall.
Everyone knew that Prince Xuan disliked being close to women. Those who visited his manor should not expect to be accompanied by beauties.
Today was an exception.
As soon as Chu Qianli entered, she was spotted by Feng Qihe.
Prince He put down his cup and said with a loud laugh, “It seems that Miss Huaiyu is not the only one willing to perform a dance today.”
Chu Huaiyu bit her lip, lowered her eyelids, and only looked at Feng Yexuan’s wine cup.
Other matters seemed to have nothing to do with her.
So gentle and obedient, she truly didn't require a man to worry about her.
If married, she would be the most virtuous wife.
“What are you doing here?” Feng Yexuan’s indifferent gaze fell on Chu Qianli, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.
His woman dared to come and perform a dance!
Chu Qianli glanced at the people present. Without even a bow, she walked directly to Feng Yexuan.
“I wish to return to the Duke’s manor. I request the Prince’s permission.”
Tonight, she was considered very polite and did not intend to have any conflict with Feng Yexuan.
However, Feng Yexuan’s attitude remained as cold and arrogant as ever.
“Don’t you see that I have important matters to attend to? Go back and rest.”
“As long as the Prince allows me to leave, I will leave immediately and will not disturb the Prince’s mood.”
“Are you determined to oppose me?” Feng Yexuan did not want to argue with her in front of others.
Tonight was supposed to be a small gathering among several princes, but in fact, after the last banquet, some people had developed intentions towards the woman by his side.
They originally wanted to probe his thoughts. Now that Chu Qianli had voluntarily presented herself, how could Prince He and the others let go of this opportunity?
As expected, Prince He was the first to attack.
He smiled and said, “Fourth Imperial Brother, since your Miss Li wishes to perform a dance, why does Fourth Imperial Brother insist on stopping her?”
Prince Yu also smiled and said, “When Miss Huaiyu performed her dance, the Prince gladly agreed. Why is it different for Miss Li?”
“Could it be that in Fourth Imperial Brother’s heart, this Miss Li is different from other women?”
“I merely find her clumsy and disruptive to the noble taste of my imperial brothers.”
Feng Yexuan’s expression turned somewhat chilling. “A mere concubine. If my imperial brother desires her, I can give her to you.”
“Then it is better to be respectful than…”
“However, she is a woman I have possessed. I have no merits, only a multitude of flaws. I prefer to destroy what I have played with rather than let others touch it.”
Before Prince He could finish speaking, Feng Yexuan interrupted him: “Therefore, if my imperial brother desires her, I fear he will only be able to have a corpse!”
Chu Qianli’s palm, hidden in her sleeve, slowly tightened.
She was merely a plaything!
A shadow flickered in Prince He’s eyes.
However, he quickly smiled.
“What are you saying, Fourth Imperial Brother? Your woman, this Imperial Brother naturally would not touch her.”
He picked up his cup, took a sip, and smiled again. “I am merely curious why this Miss Li seems so different in Fourth Imperial Brother’s heart.”
“She is just a woman for amusement. How can she be different?”
Feng Yexuan glanced at Chu Qianli and snorted, “Scram!”
Leng Ji, who was guarding the door, broke out in a cold sweat.
Miss Li, please leave quickly.
Those present tonight all have wolfish ambitions.
The Prince is driving her away to protect her.
However, the Prince’s choice of words does seem a bit… hurtful.
Chu Qianli still clenched her palm, but she managed to maintain her composure.
She knew that the people present tonight meant no good, but she had already developed the antidote and had to rush back to the Duke’s manor as soon as possible.
“As long as the Prince agrees to let me go out, I will leave immediately,” she said in a deep voice.
Feng Yexuan’s eyes darkened.
This damned woman is always so disobedient!
“You are not qualified to be presumptuous in front of me. Qingming!”
Qingming immediately entered and bowed, “Your subordinate is here.”
“Take her…”
“Your Highness, since Huaiyu can perform a dance, I also wish to perform a dance. May I?”
Chu Qianli really couldn’t leave like this. She had already angered this man tonight, and he would likely not allow her to leave for the next few days.
But she had to get out of the manor’s gate.
“If my dance can satisfy all the princes, can Your Highness allow me to return to the Duke’s manor to see my gravely ill grandfather?”
Feng Yexuan’s face turned cold with anger.
However, in this situation, there was no room for refusal.
If he refused again, his words, “a mere concubine,” would become meaningless.
Prince He and Prince Yu, with their meticulous observation, could not fail to notice this!
He had likely already revealed his hand!
He was extremely impatient and displeased. “If you want to dance, dance your fill. If you disturb the mood of my imperial brothers, I will not spare you!”
The princes looked at Chu Qianli with great interest.
Chu Qianli nodded, “Alright… However, I will need some time to prepare.”
“Since you are not ready, get back where you came from.”
Chu Qianli smiled, “It’s fine, I can prepare right here.”
With that, she walked up to Leng Ji and borrowed his sword.
With a hiss, she cut the hem of her top…