Hearing the news, Chu Xiuqi rushed over immediately, only to find that she had already left.
Chu Xiuqi was extremely angry and didn't speak nicely to the maids either. "She's gone? How did she leave? Wasn't she injured?" He glared angrily at the maids, making them feel nervous.
"It was the Prince of Qin. The Prince of Qin came and took her away," a bold maid replied.
"The Prince of Qin? He's already been here?" Chu Xiuqi continued to ask.
"Yes, the Prince of Qin has been here. Now he has taken the Princess of Qin back to the Prince of Qin's Mansion."
Chu Xiuqi came here only to be rebuffed, feeling very annoyed.
"Qi'er, what's wrong? Didn't you see Di Lanmo?" The Queen came over at this time and asked Chu Xiuqi gently.
"Yeah, she's already been taken away by Chu Zhiyan," Chu Xiuqi bowed to the Queen.
"That girl Di Lanmo is so stubborn and unfeeling. She doesn't act like a woman. Qi'er, the wives of our royal family should be gentle and virtuous. You mustn't be like the Prince of Qin and marry such a disrespectful princess."
"Mother, don't talk about her like that. Di Lanmo is clearly very good. I even think it's the Prince of Qin who's marrying above himself."
Chu Xiuqi didn't know why he suddenly got so angry. He should have been happy that she was safe. Moreover, she was originally the official princess of the Prince of Qin, so it was normal for her to leave with the prince.
"Xiuqi, don't turn a deaf ear to my advice. A tough - tempered girl like that is not good. You won't be able to tame her. She has her own ambitions and goals. When a woman has her own opinions, a man won't be able to control her. By then, whenever something goes wrong, that woman will always have her own way. You're still too young."
However, how could these words get into Chu Xiuqi's ears? On the surface, Chu Xiuqi replied obediently, "I know, Mother. Thank you for your advice. I understand all these words."
The Queen changed the subject, "Qi'er, you should call her sister - in - law. Otherwise, what if others misunderstand that you like her?"
After saying this, she left, completely unaware of the storm these words had left in Chu Xiuqi's heart.
Chu Xiuqi recalled every encounter with Di Lanmo. According to seniority, he should indeed call her sister - in - law. However, he just couldn't bring himself to say these two words. Could it be that he really liked her, that naughty girl?
Inside the Prince's Mansion.
"Imperial Physician, how is the princess?" Chu Zhiyan looked at the deep bone - visible wound on her body, his heart filled with indescribable pain. Even if it was to wake himself up, there was no need to be so cruel!
"The princess's wound is too deep. It may not heal for a while. Your Highness should pay more attention. This is the Rejuvenating Jade Dew Ointment that His Majesty asked me to give you. I hope the princess will recover soon."
The emperor knew that this matter had become a big deal. He quickly sent a group of imperial physicians and several boxes of precious medicines to the mansion, for fear of getting the charge of attempting to kill his younger brother's wife.
Chu Zhiyan had a strange look on his face. They said it was for treatment, but wasn't it just an excuse to monitor him? He really had a "good" elder brother.
Chu Zhiyan stayed by his princess's side, not leaving for a moment, waiting for her to wake up.
Di Lanmo slept until evening. She felt full of energy all over her body, except that her arm was a bit painful.
Ignoring Chu Zhiyan's reproachful look, Di Lanmo shouted, "Ah, I'm so hungry. I want to eat."
Chu Zhiyan wanted to get angry at first, but looking at her wound, he resignedly told the servants to prepare food.
Coincidentally, he was also hungry, so the two of them had dinner together.
"Chu Zhiyan, ouch, my hand hurts. Blow on it for me," Di Lanmo said, unable to resist teasing him when she saw how dutifully he was acting. She lifted up her clothes, showing a section of fair arm, although most of it was wrapped in gauze.
Chu Zhiyan was speechless. This woman always took advantage of his kindness. However, he still resignedly fed her porridge, even though he knew that the injury was on her left hand and it didn't affect her ability to eat.
Di Lanmo saw his focused look, and her heart skipped a beat. She felt her face getting hot.
She snatched the bowl and quickly stuffed food into her mouth. "I'll do it myself. I'll do it myself. Aren't you busy? Go quickly."
"Eat slowly. I'll change the gauze for you after you're done," Chu Zhiyan said, looking at Di Lanmo.
"You'll change it for me? No way. Isn't there Qiao Yan?" Di Lanmo felt a bit scared.
Qiao Yan's hand trembled as she was serving the dishes. She was on the verge of crying.
Princess, did I do something to offend you? If you keep this up, the prince will surely kill me!
"What? Do you have an opinion on me changing the gauze for you?" Chu Zhiyan really wanted to open her head to see what was inside. It was because she had been too close to Chu Xiuqi before that he got angry, and now this!
"No opinion, no opinion. How dare I? Hehe, who else has the good fortune to have the Prince of Qin change the gauze for them? Only I have this honor." Di Lanmo started to act carefree again.
Chu Zhiyan smiled helplessly.
After dinner, Chu Zhiyan immediately pulled Di Lanmo to change the gauze for her.
"So eager? I'm not even ready yet," Di Lanmo deliberately showed an embarrassed look.
Qiao Yan immediately showed an understanding look. With a flash, she slipped out and thoughtfully closed the doors and windows for the two of them.
Chu Zhiyan was both angry and amused. She had just escaped death, and now she was already making fun of him.
"It's just changing the gauze. What are you thinking about all day long, Di Lanmo?"
"Thinking about you," Di Lanmo blurted out. Only after she said it did she realize the ambiguity. Her face turned red, and she didn't dare to look at him.
Chu Zhiyan's hand trembled. Catching a glimpse of her shy look, on the surface he remained calm, but inside he was overjoyed. It turned out that it wasn't just his one - sided love. It was just that this little woman hadn't realized her own feelings yet.
It didn't matter. He had plenty of time to make her fall head over heels for him.
"Come and sit down. Hurry up."
Di Lanmo obediently sat next to Chu Zhiyan and didn't dare to move around, for fear of hurting herself.
"Now you know it hurts? Weren't you quite enthusiastic when you stabbed yourself?" Chu Zhiyan glared at her and said. Although he said so, he slowed down the speed of changing the gauze for Di Lanmo.
Di Lanmo asked with a smile, "Chu Zhiyan, you've been talking a lot today. Do you like me?"
In return, he mercilessly sprinkled the medicine on her wound. "Aaaah, it hurts. The prince is trying to murder his official princess!"
While they were flirting here, on the other side, Lan Jiaoshu pushed all the dishes on the table to the ground. "What else should I eat? They've developed to this stage. Do I still have the mood to eat? What are you all thinking?" Lan Jiaoshu took out her anger on the maids.
"I really didn't expect that Di Lanmo has such great skills. She's captured the prince's heart so quickly. She really has good tricks," she said with a dark look in her eyes. Another plan came to her mind.
"Ouch, it hurts, it hurts. Chu Zhiyan, you did it on purpose, right?" Di Lanmo was touched on her wound by Chu Zhiyan.
"I didn't do it on purpose," Chu Zhiyan whispered to comfort Di Lanmo.
"Chu Zhiyan, have you ever thought that there might be a spy in your Prince's Mansion?" Di Lanmo suddenly said as she watched Chu Zhiyan carefully tying the gauze.
Chu Zhiyan remained calm on the surface and slowly said, "It's not impossible."