Chapter 594: 531 He is determined to go his own way; we can’t intervene.
"To protect his own reputation, as well as to avoid prison, he will certainly choose to marry Princess Chinian."
"..."
Prince Chiluo showed surprise, seemingly never having considered this possibility.
"That is precisely why Wen Nian insisted on investigating the truth first before coming up with a solution. Otherwise, if we let Zhongli Wuzhi get away with such ambiguity, both Wen Nian and I would feel guilty toward you and your siblings."
Song Lili’s sincere words left Prince Chiluo without any objections.
"Moreover, Your Highness Prince Chiluo, while the friendship between Zhongli Wuzhi and Wen Nian is indeed genuine, the bond between you and us as a couple is surely deeper."
"Lili, what you’re saying... I understand now. I too have been somewhat anxious and haven’t considered this matter thoroughly."
Prince Chiluo relaxed, and both Wen Nian and Song Lili also breathed a slight sigh of relief.
"Qu Yu!"
Song Lili hastily called in Qu Yu,
"Secretary Qu, go into the room and collect all the utensils used by Zhongli Wuzhi and Princess Chinian. Take them to the court’s forensic science department to see if there’s anything amiss."
"Yes, madam."
"Besides that, this hotel must be thoroughly inspected inside out, and the management staff must be questioned clearly; do you understand?"
Qu Yu nodded.
Song Lili’s commands were swift and firm, clearly chopping through the chaos, fearing that Prince Chiluo might change his mind again.
Qu Yu took two people with him into the room.
At the same time, Zhongli Wuzhi and Princess Chinian walked out together.
Princess Chinian had dressed neatly.
Prince Chiluo and Wen Nian turned their heads and saw the two holding hands as they came out.
Song Lili widened her eyes, staring straight at Zhongli Wuzhi.
Little did she know that Zhongli Wuzhi was smiling contentedly, evidently proud and elated by the turn of events.
"Your Highness Prince Chiluo, I have reached an agreement with Chinian. She is willing to marry me."
Prince Chiluo’s brow also furrowed slightly, looking somewhat troubled as he glanced at Song Lili and Wen Nian...
"Zhongli Wuzhi, marriage is no joke."
Song Lili reminded Zhongli once more.
"I have never treated marriage as a child’s play; I am quite serious. Chinian is a princess, beautiful and kind-hearted. To win her heart is a blessing others can’t achieve even in several lifetimes."
Speaking, Zhongli looked at Chinian, whose eyes were still swollen, resembling two walnuts.
One moment ago, one was a criminal accused of attempted rape, and the other the victim, and the next moment, hand in hand, they were telling everyone they intended to marry...
If it were others, it might have been dismissed, but the person here was Zhongli Wuzhi.
Song Lili felt she might be prone to conspiracy theories.
In just two short weeks, two cases of attempted rape had occurred by her side.
One victim was Xiaoer, one perpetrator was Zhongli Wuzhi, and then there was Chinian, who seemed to be the victim.
"However, Mr. President has already decided to formally investigate this matter."
Song Lili looked at Zhongli Wuzhi, her face earnest.
Zhongli Wuzhi’s expression showed no change, and he smiled lightly,
"Ah Nian, you can’t possibly be this idle, can you?"
Before Wen Nian could reply, Princess Chinian rushed up to him, gesturing anxiously,
—Brother Wen Nian, I have already forgiven Zhongli. You and Sister Lili know how much I like him, so... can we not blow this matter up too much?
"Chinian, don’t you worry at all that Zhongli Wuzhi really likes Xiaoer and now suddenly says he wants to marry you?"
Song Lili asked, puzzled.
She squinted her eyes, carefully observing Princess Chinian’s expression.
Princess Chinian slightly turned to look at Song Lili,
——"But Zhongli and Lu Xiaoer have already ended things, haven’t they? Since they’ve ended, why can’t Zhongli start a new life with me?"
"Seventh Princess, I once told you that love can make one blind, give joy, but the ultimate consequences may not be something your small body can withstand."
——"Sister Lili, I know you’re looking out for me, and I thank you. But I believe Zhongli has made his feelings clear to me, and I am willing to trust him."
"..."
Was this Princess Chinian as crazy as Zhongli Wuzhi?
——"Moreover..."
Princess Chinian’s hand paused; she looked down, slowly gesturing,
——"Even if Zhongli has flaws or has made mistakes, at least he’s someone I truly like. If I don’t marry him, I’ll have to follow my father’s arrangement and marry to the Atlantic’s far shore to that unknown fiancé... Isn’t that even scarier?"
Song Lili watched Princess Chinian.
She didn’t want to marry far away.
——"Brother, I like Zhongli, I’m willing to forgive what he did today."
Prince Chiluo let out a long sigh and reached out to touch Princess Chinian’s hair,
"Silly girl..."
Princess Chinian blinked her pretty eyes, with a hint of coquettishness, which probably nobody could resist, right?
Prince Chiluo looked at Wen Nian and Song Lili,
"Wen Nian, Lili, since the two of them have already worked things out, let’s not interfere, shall we?"
Song Lili bit her lip hard; ultimately, it was Wen Nian’s decision on how things would develop.
"It’s Princess Chinian’s and Zhongli Wuzhi’s matter; Princess Chinian has made a decision, what right do we have to interfere?"
Wen Nian said indifferently.
His amber-colored eyes gently swept over Zhongli Wuzhi.
However, Zhongli Wuzhi didn’t give Wen Nian even a glance, completely ignoring him.
Now that Wen Nian had spoken, Song Lili naturally couldn’t say more.
Qu Yu and his entourage had already packed everything in the room, and as they came out, they overheard their conversation, hesitating.
"We’ve already packed everything up, Secretary Qu, just send it over."
Princess Chinian displayed a surprised look,
——"Sister Lili, since everything has already been resolved, why..."
"Indulge my own curiosity. Rest assured, Your Highness Princess Chinian, no matter what the investigation uncovers, I won’t reveal it, so you don’t have to worry about me disturbing your mutually affectionate marriage with Zhongli Wuzhi."
Song Lili finished speaking indifferently and then gave Qu Yu a stern look.
Clearly, she wanted him to thoroughly investigate the matter, and to be relentless about it!
What a mess this all was!
After returning to the President Mansion, Song Lili was truly frustrated,
"I used to suspect, but now I am convinced that there is definitely something off about Princess Chinian!"
Song Lili said with conviction.
Wen Nian pulled her over to sit beside him, having just made her a little oatmeal to drink.
Song Lili glanced at Wen Nian...
"Stop standing with your arms akimbo, I know you get stomachaches when you’re upset, just drink a bit."
Song Lili took a deep breath, accepting the oatmeal he had prepared, the aroma lingering at her nostrils.
"I know you’re worried. But Lili, if Zhongli is stubborn, there’s nothing we can do," Wen Nian stated seriously.