Chu Qingxuan's serious expression left Shangguan Li helpless. "Stop joking. This is no joke. Besides, it's dangerous here. It's easy for it to flood."
"Shangguan Li, don't protect me like a woman. I really don't need it. Even if I come here, I might not be able to help you."
After saying that, Chu Qingxuan couldn't help but raise an eyebrow at Shangguan Li.
"What can you do to help me? Just don't cause me any trouble." Shangguan Li looked down on Chu Qingxuan.
You should know that everyone in the world knows that Princess An is a good-for-nothing.
Although he disagreed with such a statement, he did not believe that Chu Qingxuan could help him control the floods.
Chu Qingxuan sat down, her clear eyes showing a hint of weariness, and said softly, "Whether I can help or not isn't just a matter of words; I have to see it for myself."
Shangguan Li walked towards Chu Qingxuan, lowered his head and asked, "Are you really going to stay?"
Chu Qingxuan nodded earnestly, "Yes, nothing could be more real than this."
Chu Qingxuan had wondered before why the emperor sent Shangguan Li. The floods in the south were so troublesome, and if he didn't handle it well, it would give the emperor a handle to use against him. It was also a kind of punishment for Shangguan Li.
Chu Qingxuan thought of what the emperor had said last time. She could vaguely sense that the emperor didn't really care about Shangguan Li.
It is also very likely that the throne will be passed to Shangguan Li.
If that's the case, then it's a test, and we can use this opportunity to win over the hearts of the people.
Water can carry a boat, but it can also capsize it.
Although ordinary people are just ordinary folks, their support is especially important.
Therefore, Shangguan Li must do well this time.
Chu Qingxuan slowly curved her lips into a smile, and Shangguan Li caught the glint in her eyes. He frowned slightly and interrupted Chu Qingxuan's thoughts, "It seems that the princess is plotting something."
"No," Chu Qingxuan denied after a moment.
"I know that the princess has a certain purpose in staying by my side. I will not force her to say it. If the princess threatens my interests, I will abandon you without hesitation."
Shangguan Li's gaze was cold, and his tone was sinister.
Chu Qingxuan wasn't afraid. Instead, she pretended to be startled and asked, "Is Your Highness so ruthless?"
"yes."
Shangguan Li's expression turned serious. Chu Qingxuan suppressed her smile and looked at Shangguan Li earnestly, saying, "Shangguan Li, whether you believe it or not, my mission is to help you."
It will help you escape from suffering.
Shangguan Li: "..."
Staring into those clear eyes, the dark pupils gleaming, there was nothing else there, and it didn't seem like a lie. Shangguan Li pursed his lips, unsure how to answer Chu Qingxuan for a moment.
"By the way, Bai Chen seemed to be here just now, where is he?"
Chu Qingxuan knew that Shangguan Li still didn't believe him, so she didn't force him and took the initiative to change the subject.
Upon hearing this, Shangguan Li sat down as well and said in a low voice, "He left after you came in."
Chu Qingxuan drank a glass of water, then stood up. "Okay, I'll go out and book a room."
Shangguan Li said slowly, "There are no rooms available at this inn."
Chu Qingxuan: "..."
Where else can she sleep?
Naturally, he couldn't live with Shangguan Li.
While in the capital, she and Shangguan Li were just playing along, sharing a room, but Shangguan Li would leave automatically at night.
"If the Princess Consort doesn't mind, she can live with me." Shangguan Li raised an eyebrow slightly.
Chu Qingxuan rubbed her forehead, her beautiful brows furrowing as she said helplessly, "Shangguan Li, stop joking around. This isn't the capital. We don't need to pretend to be a loving couple anymore."
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