Qin Zhi had long planned this. If the rebellion succeeded, she would kill Ruan Ning, but if it failed, Ruan Ning would serve as her life-saving trump card. After escaping through the underground passage, her first action was to kill Xiu Xin, consume the mother parasite, and ensure her invincible position.
“I thought that when I sent Min back, she would fall out with you, but unexpectedly, you’re still together,” Qin Zhi said indifferently. “It seems you have deep feelings for Ruan Ning. If so, you’d better comply with my wishes to ensure my safety.”
“You think I would be threatened for a woman?” Gu Lianchang remained composed. “Take her away!”
The soldiers took Qin Zhi away. Wei Shu shouted, “I am the Crown Prince. See who dares to touch me!”
“The new Emperor is just eight years old and has no Crown Prince,” Gu Lianchang raised his hand. “Take him away.”
He rushed out, finding a wandering doctor: “The mother-child parasite, how can it be cured?”
“If the mother parasite dies, all those infected with child parasites will die,” the doctor wiped sweat from his forehead. “There’s no cure, unless…”
“Unless what?” Gu Lianchang pressed.
The doctor explained the complex method of extracting the parasite, requiring someone to use their own blood and potentially sacrifice their life.
Gu Lianchang realized that only someone deeply in love could perform such a selfless act. He understood he was the only suitable candidate.
The subsequent scenes describe Gu Lianchang’s sacrificial plan to save Ruan Ning, extracting and destroying the parasite at the cost of nearly his own life, symbolizing his profound love and dedication.
Gu Lianchang used his last breath to unlock Ruan Ning’s acupoint, smiling slightly: “Okay, don’t be afraid.”
Ruan Ning was speechless in shock and grief, never expecting Gu Lianchang would use such a radical method to remain in her heart.
“Congratulations to the host for completing the main mission,” a cheerful standard female voice announced. “Do you want to save him?”
“Quickly!” Ruan Ning shouted.
When Zhang Jing rushed in, Gu Lianzhang’s face had regained color, and his breathing was stabilizing. The pool remained a deep red, making everything that had just happened seem like a dream. In shock, Gu Lianzhang ordered, “Immediately kill Qin Zhi.”
“Host, how do you choose now?” the voice reminded. “Leave or stay?”
“Stay. Use all rewards to exchange for time.”
Ruan Ning began to understand why she had traveled through several worlds with few rewards—they were used to exchange time. Could the sick lovers in those worlds be like Gu Lianzhang, making it hard for her to extricate herself?
“Your Majesty,” Gu Lianzhang said, his hand still cold as he brought her injured wrist to his lips. “This servant has carved a character for you. Why don’t you carve one for me, to call it even?”
“Not even,” Ruan Ning replied, wiping her remaining tears. “I’ll carve the character for ‘fool’.”
When Qin Zhi was killed, Wei Shu simultaneously died, having been cursed by Qin Zhi to prevent betrayal.
Wei Ying ascended the throne, honoring Ruan Ning as Empress Dowager with utmost respect.
Gu Lianzhang remained the Chief Eunuch of the Imperial Ceremonies, simultaneously leading the Eastern Factory and Brocade Guard, wielding unparalleled power.
After Wei Ying’s marriage at thirteen, Gu Lianzhang retired, becoming the first eunuch to exit fully intact.
Empress Dowager Ruan Ning soon fell ill, beginning her quiet cultivation, which led to her never seeing outsiders again.
On a moonlit road, a driverless carriage approached, laughter emanating from within. The door opened, revealing Gu Lianzhang as he emerged. He was immediately pulled back by a delicate hand. Ruan Ning smiled radiantly: “Chief Gu, you still owe me a character. Now, with the dark night, it’s the perfect opportunity. Why not do it here?”
With a ripping sound, the gauze tore open, revealing muscular flesh. Gu Lianzhang laughed softly while dodging.
“Just carve the ‘fool’ character!” Ruan Ning said, wielding a silver needle and aiming at his waist. “Chief Gu, endure it!”
(End of “The Superintendent and the Empress Dowager”)
