Gu Lianchang saw through her intentions, raising his eyebrows. Not wanting to mess with him, he would thwart her wishes.
“This matter is complex. The mastermind will be difficult to determine for now,” he said calmly. “But Yu Fei has reminded me. The poisoner is premeditated. Since they failed this time, there will surely be another attempt. I will station guards at Yikun Palace to ensure Yu Fei’s safety.”
Ruan Ning thought, Who wants your protection? You eunuch are best at guarding and stealing!
She cried out in pain, trying to squeeze out tears. Xiao Huang was right in her writing—eunuchs who died seemed to have a perverted tendency to abuse women. Last time he wanted to prick her with a needle; now he was biting her. Did he think he was Rong Mama? She felt she needed to show that she was greatly hurt, lest he become addicted.
Gu Lianchang switched fingers and bit again. Her skin was too delicate; even a light bite left a mark.
But he was clear that with the force he was using, it was not enough to make her cry out. She was already becoming spoiled.
Gu Lianchang ignored her cries of pain and bit his fingers, saying leisurely, “This one is the best.”
Ruan Ning remembered how he had teased her by inserting his finger into her mouth. She blushed and mumbled, “Supervisor, don’t do this. I’m trying to talk to you about serious matters.”
“What serious matters?” Gu Lianchang switched hands, his voice hinting at desire. “Your position as empress should be settled before the Emperor’s grand funeral. If planned well, the Crown Prince might support your ascension. Only the concubine De and her son would oppose you, but they are too weak and won’t last long. I thought they could fight the Crown Prince, but they’re just useless.”
Ruan Ning listened half-understanding, grateful she didn’t need to worry about any of this. She just needed to placate Gu Lianchang. Such work that didn’t require intelligence was perfect for her—an intelligence black hole wrapped in the skin of a peerless beauty.
While organizing his thoughts, Gu Lianchang tried his other five fingers, feeling a strange itch spread throughout his body. He kissed her palm passionately before leading her to the dressing table.
