Chapter 65: Competing in Lengths
Zheng Congyuan’s gaze fell upon Qi Yu, who entered carrying a bowl of medicine respectfully.
Zheng Congyuan just watched, without asking any questions, which already made Qi Yu feel immense pressure, so much so that he dared not look directly at his own master.
He had not managed to invite the Commandery Princess over; for two consecutive days, he had not seen the Commandery Princess. Perhaps the first time he did not realize where the problem lied—a eunuch at the gate said the Commandery Princess had gone out and was not in, so Qi Yu took it to heart that she was indeed not there.
However, the second time he asked, receiving the same answer, Qi Yu scrutinized his own demeanor—he swore that he was absolutely sincere, respectful, and polite enough.
Qi Yu asked their people, and the Commandery Princess was indeed not there, nor was she with Zheng Haoyuan; she had truly gone out. Qi Yu waited until evening, only then did he see the returning Zheng Nianru; Qi Yu naturally recognized Nanmen Yu who followed her. The Commandery Princess had saved this young man’s life; was this now his justification for entering and exiting the Qishun Building so freely?
It was utterly ridiculous.
Yet Qi Yu dared not voice this out. His Highness had just recovered; amidst serious injuries and unconsciousness, he had called out the Commandery Princess’s name; Qi Yu already knew that in His Highness’s heart, the Commandery Princess’s status was more significant than they could imagine. Having been through life and death situations, Qi Yu felt that besides His Highness’s life, everything else was trivial.
So, it was not so difficult to accept matters regarding the Commandery Princess.
However...
Zheng Congyuan did not drink the medicine; Qi Yu’s concerns were all over his face, no guessing was necessary. Yet to his surprise, only Qi Yu had come back alone.
Qi Ling also felt very uneasy. Although His Highness had not spoken, being his subordinate, how could he not know what His Highness was thinking, his eyes eagerly fixed outside, if not waiting for the Commandery Princess then who?