Gu Lianchang couldn’t sleep. The more he tried not to care, the more he felt her presence. Her calm breathing after falling asleep mocked his helplessness. For her, this was just a transaction; he was becoming obsessed.
Gu Lianchang silently got up and practiced swordplay in the courtyard as the night grew darker.
When Ruan Ning woke up, she found herself back in the inner chamber, fully dressed. Gu Lianchang must have sent her back in the middle of the night. What exactly did this eunuch prick on her?
She jumped out of bed and ran barefoot to the dressing table, gazing into the mirrors. On her white skin was a fierce red character “Stupid.”
Damn eunuch, I’ll kill you! Who would prick such a word on their body?
Furious, she rubbed her waist forcefully, her fingertips soon stained with red. Trying to remove it, she poured osmanthus oil in her palm and continued rubbing. Soon, the characters in the mirror became a blurry red.
A soft cloth gently wiped her skin, restoring its smooth, fair appearance.
Ruan Ning was stunned. He hadn’t actually pricked her; he had just written those two words. Remembering her earlier declaration about unbearable pain, Ruan Ning’s face reddened. Since he couldn’t bear to prick her, it proved he still cared for her. This stubborn eunuch might actually be falling for her.
Ruan Ning revealed a triumphant smile, thinking, just wait, eunuch. You were fierce to me before, but you’ll have a hard time later!
On his way to the Ceremonial Bureau, Gu Lianchang was intercepted by Qin Zhi. She softly called out, “Supervisor Gu, may I have a word?”
Gu Lianchang, weary from not sleeping all night, asked, “What instruction does the Crown Princess have?”
“Regarding the imperial edict for the empress’s enthronement, what is Supervisor’s opinion?” Qin Zhi was always direct with someone who understood.
“His Majesty has already made a decision. As a subject, I should naturally follow through,” Gu Lianchang continued walking.
“Is this edict Supervisor Gu’s intention? Did Supervisor visit the Yikun Palace to ensure the empress’s enthronement would go smoothly?”
Gu Lianchang finally stopped and directly asked, “What does the Crown Princess want?”
“I can support the empress’s enthronement.”
However, I hope Supervisor can reciprocate,” Qin Zhi smiled softly.
