Without flinching, she met Shangguan Li's deep phoenix eyes and answered his question.

Shangguan Li looked directly at Chu Qingxuan, his tone weary, and asked in a low voice, "Why didn't you discuss it with me before you did it?"

Chu Qingxuan was stunned for a moment, then explained, "I mentioned it before, I thought you knew."

Shangguan Li's eyes grew even colder. "So... you did it yourself?"

Seeing Shangguan Li's unpleasant expression, Chu Qingxuan pursed her lips, nodded, and felt a little impatient. Her gaze was cold.

"Chu Qingxuan, do you know how dangerous this is! Putting aside whether Lord Wang will find out it was you, I don't approve of you setting the fire. What if you don't get out..."

Shangguan Li suddenly stopped, and did not continue speaking.

The young man before her slowly curled his lips into a smile, his large eyes fixed on her with a half-smile. At that moment, Shangguan Li's thoughts were completely exposed to Chu Qingxuan.

Chu Qingxuan asked softly, "So... Shangguan Li, are you worried about me?"

Shangguan Li gave a haughty snort, then turned his head away from Chu Qingxuan's expression, making him feel extremely uncomfortable.

Chu Qingxuan narrowed her eyes, smiled, and patted Shangguan Li's shoulder, saying, "Don't worry, I'll be fine. Remember to cover for me when Lord Wang comes looking for me, since I helped you."

Shangguan Li: "..."

His eyes glanced at his shoulder, and he frowned slightly, his expression somewhat complicated.

Is Chu Qingxuan treating him like... a good brother?

He slapped Chu Qingxuan's hand away without hesitation and said coldly, "Dream on."

Chu Qingxuan grinned, "Then thank you, Your Highness."

Chu Qingxuan knew that if Lord Wang really knew that she was the one who set the fire, Shangguan Li would not stand idly by.

This man is just arrogant.

The soldiers failed to find the arsonist and threw a huge tantrum in the government office. Chu Qingxuan and Shangguan Li had expected this, so they simply watched the show from the sidelines.

When Lord Wang came to find Chu Qingxuan, he was still asking about seeing Shangguan Li.

Upon hearing this, Chu Qingxuan slapped her forehead and said in annoyance, "How could I forget that...?"

Seeing this, Lord Wang's expression also turned somewhat unpleasant.

Chu Qingxuan said apologetically, "I'm so sorry, Lord Wang, I forgot. I've been so busy lately. Otherwise, I would have gone to tell the Prince right away."

Upon hearing this, Lord Wang indeed had an opportunity.

"Then thank you very much, Mr. Chu."

Chu Qingxuan grinned, "You're welcome."

Chu Qingxuan turned around, her smile vanished, and a cold sneer appeared on her lips.

Then you won't thank me anymore.

Upon entering Shangguan Li's room, Shangguan Li leisurely read a book, not at all as busy as rumored.

Chu Qingxuan sat down in front of Shangguan Li and said, "Shangguan Li, Lord Wang has been hiding for so long, why don't you... meet him?"

Chu Qingxuan raised an eyebrow at Shangguan Li.

"If the princess says she wants to see me, then let's see her."

"Okay."

Chu Qingxuan ran out, and when Shangguan Li saw Chu Qingxuan's appearance, he couldn't help but smile.

Lord Wang finally met Shangguan Li. It was the first time he had entered Shangguan Li's room. Behind Shangguan Li hung a map of the southern terrain.

With his back to them, Shangguan Li was reminded by Chu Qingxuan, "Your Highness, Lord Wang has arrived."

Shangguan Li turned around, his every move exuding arrogance, completely unlike the legendary figure.

"Your subordinate greets Your Highness." Lord Wang bowed obsequiously to Shangguan Li.