Chapter 261. I have no interest in stirring up bromance at all.
The Grand Canal was ordered to be excavated by the founding emperor of the Chu Kingdom, connecting the north and south regions, and it’s now one of the most important navigable waterways of the Chu Kingdom.
Huge boats sail through the canal, and Qiao Sen and her entourage are on the ship.
Born as the imperial daughter of the Chu Kingdom, Qiao Sen naturally has immense wealth, but she did not indulge in luxury by directly buying a large boat. This is the same boat they used to come to Jingnan State, and now they’re using it to return home.
Ever since getting on the boat, Fang Zhou often stays inside, rarely showing his face. Only Qiao Sen would come to him daily to discuss the plans once they return to the capital.
Yu Qing occasionally joins in. In the eyes of outsiders, she is graceful, humble, and gentle, completely different from her girlish demeanor when alone with Fang Zhou. Qiao Sen’s group, from top to bottom, all liked her.
Since that night, Zhao Lofei hasn’t spoken to Fang Zhou, only occasionally exchanging looks with a guilty expression, as though she’s done him a great wrong.
Zhao Lofei ordered the guards and attendants not to discuss anything about Fang Zhou any longer. With this cold treatment, and Fang Zhou himself not appearing, gradually, no one paid attention to him anymore, leaving only a vague impression as "the prince’s male concubine."
Cao Zixuan, the insider, has also stopped paying attention to Fang Zhou. Recently, she received a message from Di Ao’s side.
Coincidentally, the message was transmitted through Hong Tang, another insider. Under Cheng Xing’s long-term guidance, Hong Tang has learned to read and write and naturally understood the message for Cao Zixuan.
The message contained only one thing: Di Ao’s side already knew about Qiao Sen seeking aid from the Heavenly Sword Sect, and they planned to send people to probe. Di Ao’s order to Cao Zixuan was to protect Qiao Sen’s life, ensuring she doesn’t die on the road.