CHAPTER 1389: CHAPTER 1388: FINALLY, THERE WAS A TRACE OF PITY

The Prince Yexuan left as quickly as he decided to.

Holding Chu Qianli in his arms, he climbed into the carriage, never letting her go.

The carriage jolted, but in her current condition, Chu Qianli could not endure even the slightest jostling. Therefore, Feng Yexuan intended to serve as her cushion for the entire journey back.

With his mastery of inner strength, he was certain he could shield Chu Qianli from any discomfort during the travel.

Ding Chen followed suit, carrying the still-unconscious Yuxing into the carriage.

The group prepared to depart for the Imperial City.

"Yexuan."

Upon hearing of their departure, Fen Ling immediately ordered her servants to ready her belongings and hurried over.

"Yexuan, let me join you in the carriage."

But Leng Ji, sitting at the front of the carriage, blocked her way, refusing to give her the chance to board.

Such a spacious carriage, with only Feng Yexuan and Chu Qianli inside – truly, even with her added, it wouldn’t feel crowded in the slightest.

What enraged Fen Ling the most, what made her feel as if she were spitting blood, was the carriage itself—it originally belonged to her!

She rode it all the way from the Imperial City to Xinhua Village!

And now Feng Yexuan, embracing another woman, not only occupied her carriage but also forbade her entry.

"Yexuan, you know well that my health isn’t good either."

"Let her up," Feng Yexuan’s voice was indifferent and hoarse.

Fen Ling breathed a sigh of relief and cast a glare at Leng Ji.

Leng Ji, resigned, stepped aside.

Fen Ling immediately climbed into the carriage.

Though her face was one of fury moments ago, upon lifting the curtain and entering, she immediately donned an expression of tenderness and frailty, the sickly guise she always wore.

She’d long heard the rumors that the Prince Yexuan boarded the carriage while holding Chu Qianli, but seeing him cradle Chu Qianli with such care in person now, Fen Ling’s heart felt as though it were cruelly pierced.

"Yexuan... cough..." She let out two weak coughs, her face pale and wan.

Leng Ji immediately interjected, "Miss Fen, the Doctor has made it clear—Chu Qianli cannot afford to get sick again. If you are unwell, it is best you stay away from Miss Chu!"

His statement instantly darkened Feng Yexuan’s expression, who was about to speak.

Fen Ling quickly explained, "I’m not sick! I’m just... I’m merely recovering from injuries; I’m not carrying any illnesses!"

Damn Leng Ji! He did this on purpose!

Everyone was against her, tormenting her. Worst of all, Feng Yexuan himself almost ordered her to leave the carriage moments ago!

"Yexuan, I am injured, my health is weak, but there are no spare carriages outside. Another carriage was taken by Yuxing."

"Yuxing is gravely injured; it is only natural for her to take the carriage!" Leng Ji was nearly livid enough to curse aloud.

Yuxing’s injuries were so severe that she had remained unconscious this entire time!

This petty, scheming woman dared to complain that Yuxing stole her carriage!

Does she have even an ounce of humanity?

Fen Ling had merely sought to evoke Feng Yexuan’s pity toward her, but Leng Ji’s words left her immensely embarrassed.

She could only cough weakly again, lowering her gaze in a display of humility.

"I didn’t mean anything else; I just... I only wished to ride alongside the Princess in this carriage as we journey back."

"You are well aware of the injuries I’ve suffered, Yexuan," she pleaded, looking at Feng Yexuan.

At last, Feng Yexuan’s gaze toward her softened slightly, evoking some semblance of pity.

She’d been injured twice—both times because of him.

"I’m sorry..."

"I’m not asking for an apology, nor craving your guilt, Yexuan. You should know that as long as you are happy, I can live peacefully."

Feng Yexuan said nothing; at the moment, he didn’t want to exchange such "love-stricken" words with her.

And for reasons unknown, when he heard those affectionate sentiments now, an indescribable unease stirred in his heart.