This was actually a good plan, though.
If the mysterious mastermind planned to break the princess's heart, they would be unsettled if the princess was not affected and was even in the mood to go shopping in the streets. Then, they might try a different scheme.
When that happened, they would take the opportunity to get rid of the schemer once and for all. The moment someone suspicious appeared by the princess's side, they could finally catch the mastermind behind this.
"Yes, General," the personal guard replied respectfully and left to make arrangements.
When Ji'er woke up, Chu Qi was no longer around.
She rubbed her swollen eyes and sat up.
Tong'er came in with a basin of hot water. She wrung the hot towel dry and passed it to her. "Put this on your face for a while, Princess. You'll feel better."
Ji'er took it from her and asked, "Where's the general?"
