Tearing the Prince's Clothes after Withdrawing Marriage-Chapter 1343 - 1342: We’re Just Short of Coming to Blows

"Miss, they seem to be quarreling, quite loudly too—everyone in the courtyard could hear it."

The maid Fen Ling had sent to gather information returned with an excited expression.

"Judging by the commotion, I almost suspected they were about to start a fight. It appears they don’t get along at all!"

"Oh?" Fen Ling was busy applying makeup, her smile widening as she looked at herself in the mirror.

"What are they arguing about?" Fen Ling’s curiosity was piqued. Wasn’t the aloof and cold Prince Yexuan utterly above such outbursts?

"I didn’t dare get too close, so I couldn’t hear clearly. Please forgive me, Miss," the maid replied cautiously.

Fen Ling remained silent.

Although there were no guards stationed outside the courtyard—all of them were busy with work elsewhere—

the two involved were both top-tier experts. If anyone deliberately tried to eavesdrop, they would undoubtedly notice.

Before sending the maid out, Fen Ling had repeatedly instructed her to act as if she were simply passing through while working, making sure not to linger for long.

Because the area was bustling with activity and staff passing by constantly, they likely wouldn’t suspect anything.

It seemed the maid had followed instructions fairly well.

Yet, as Fen Ling remained silent, the maid grew increasingly nervous.

This Miss Fen was temperamental and unpredictable; when ruthless, she could eliminate someone without hesitation.

She was utterly terrifying.

In an attempt to earn favor, the maid strained to recall what she heard. "The Prince seemed to say something like, ’You wouldn’t dare,’ to which Chu Qianli retorted loudly, ’Try me if you think I won’t dare!’"

"Afterward, I pretended to carry something away and distanced myself, so I didn’t hear anything further."

Afraid Fen Ling would be displeased, the maid hurriedly added, "But during that exchange, their tones were extremely harsh, as if they were seconds away from clashing!"

Fen Ling furrowed her brow. That style of quarreling—she couldn’t quite understand it.

It seemed like oil and water, yet oddly, parts of it sounded like flirty banter.

Surely not—when Feng Yexuan had left her room earlier, he was still full of guilt.

Upon encountering Chu Qianli, there was no way he’d show her any kindness.

Could it really have been a genuine argument?

Fen Ling’s curiosity soared. She set down her mirror, intending to go outside.

The maid panicked and hurried to block her, "Miss, you can’t leave! The Prince has placed you under house arrest for three days—you mustn’t step out of the courtyard."

"He’s not actually angry with me—it’s merely a gesture to maintain appearances," Fen Ling said dismissively.

The maid quickly added, "Though the Prince does dote on you most, this decree was issued publicly. If you went outside and were seen, word would reach the Prince, and he would be put in a difficult position."

Fen Ling sneered coldly, her displeasure evident.

The maid cautiously advised, "Miss, the more you endure grievances, the more the Prince will pity you. So, it’s best for us not to leave through that gate."

Fen Ling considered for a moment, eventually conceding that the suggestion made sense.

Still, her curiosity gnawed at her—she desperately wanted to witness the scene.

"Miss, even if you don’t go out, they’ll eventually pass through the courtyard if they leave. When they do, you’ll still be able to see them..."

Before the maid could finish her sentence, sounds came from the courtyard.

They were indeed emerging from the distant pharmacy. Were they heading outside to check on patients?

Before their figures were fully visible, Chu Qianli’s voice, full of disdain, rang out: "Even if you’re the Prince, you must take your work seriously! Next time you’re careless, don’t bother coming here to help!"

Following that came Feng Yexuan’s exasperated response: "Fine! Must I apologize, you insufferable woman? Are my regrets not enough for you?"

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