234. First Meeting with the King of Nanzhao
Having seen off Princess Anxi, Xu Qingchen turned back and looked at Ye Li. With sincerity in his voice, he said, "Li'er, your elder brother is very grateful to you." Xu Qingchen understood why Ye Li had spent so much effort talking to Princess Anxi. Her personal relationship with Princess Anxi did not necessitate such a gesture.
What Ye Li wished for was for Princess Anxi to let go and prevent her love from turning into hatred towards Xu Qingchen. If it were a common woman, it would not matter, but Princess Anxi, as the Eldest Princess of a kingdom, wielded immense power. If she truly became fixated, she could undoubtedly cause Xu Qingchen considerable trouble. Moreover, although Xu Qingchen did not harbor romantic feelings for Princess Anxi, he genuinely considered her a friend. It would be a regret if this situation tainted their friendship.
