Monkey had just stepped out holding the roast chicken when he saw a maid wearing a jade green long dress approaching. The girl was beautiful, graceful, and elegant, with a jade hairpin on her head and adorable dimples when she spoke.
Monkey swore this was the most beautiful woman he had ever seen.
“Stop!” The girl saw Monkey’s unfamiliar face and asked, “Are you new here?”
Monkey wasn’t the kind of person who would get tongue-tied in front of a pretty girl. He quickly replied, “Yes, sister, I just entered the residence yesterday.”
“Raise your head.”
Monkey slowly looked up.
Unexpectedly, the girl was momentarily stunned.
Heavens, what a handsome face! His features were sharp as if carved, his facial structure was exquisite, with sword-like brows and bright eyes. He looked every bit like a charming and elegant young man.
Just his body was a bit thin, probably due to poor family background.
The kind-hearted girl asked, “What’s your name?”
“Sister, my name is Hou Er.”
“Hmm, I’m Qingzhu. From now on, you will follow me.”
“Yes, thank you, sister!”
If Lin Zhen were here, he would surely recognize that this girl called Qingzhu was Gu Beichen’s personal maid. And not just any personal maid, but the kind that served him extremely closely.
However, Gu Beichen hadn’t done anything indecent to Qingzhu yet, only letting her warm his bed.
Unfortunately, Monkey didn’t know this and thought she was just a low-ranking maid.
Qingzhu asked, “What’s with the chicken?”
“The kitchen told me to send it to the reception hall.”
“Alright, follow me.”
Qingzhu led the way in front, Monkey followed behind.
“Where is your home?”
“Who brought you in?”
“How much did they buy you for?”
“Who are you serving now?”
Along the way, Qingzhu kept chattering, making Monkey a little annoyed. Such a pretty girl, yet so talkative.
One day when I marry her, I must teach her a lesson. The kind of lesson where I’m on top, she’s at the bottom, and I say, ‘I’ll show you what it means to be talkative! I’ll show you what it means to be talkative! Will you still chatter so much after this?’
Ah, she won’t, she won’t anymore.
Cough, cough.
Monkey pulled his mind back and realized they had arrived at the reception hall entrance.
Although Gu Residence wasn’t as big as the Regent’s Mansion, it was refined and luxurious. In front of the reception hall stood two enormous bronze phoenix cranes in a proud pose.
Qingzhu took the tray from Monkey’s hands. “Wait here. If anything comes up, I’ll call you.”
“Yes, sister.” Monkey looked obedient and well-behaved, making Qingzhu like him even more. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
“Good boy!”
…
Inside the hall, Murong Yan, Gu Yunting, Gu Beichen, and Gu Yunting’s wife Han Shi were all sitting around a round table.
According to etiquette, the Emperor could not dine at the same table with ministers, but Murong Yan insisted on doing so to show her closeness.
This was also a kind of grace toward the Gu family.
Qingzhu placed the roast chicken on the large round table. “Your Majesty, Master, the dishes are all served.”
“Hmm.” Gu Yunting responded, glancing at Murong Yan’s expression.
He still couldn’t figure out what Murong Yan’s intentions were. They had agreed to join forces to eliminate the Lin family, yet today she suddenly turned against them.
Murong Yan raised her cup first and said, “Prime Minister Gu, there’s no need to be tense. This meal is merely a family banquet. I’m here today to comfort our Empire’s loyal officials.”
“I wouldn’t dare. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern.”
“Gentlemen, please drink this cup.”
“Your Majesty, please.”
Everyone drank their cups, finally easing the tension. The Gu family members also relaxed.
Murong Yan pretended to laugh heartily. “Hahaha, Prime Minister, you must understand my difficulties regarding the casino matter, right?”
Gu Yunting forced a bitter smile. Of course, he understood. Even if he didn’t, he had to say he did. “I understand.”
“Good, as long as you understand. This Lin Zhen is no longer the same as before. He’s become sharp-tongued and flawless in speech. Beichen, you must be careful not to let him catch any weaknesses next time. As the Hanlin Academy’s deputy director, you need a steady heart to do your job well.”
Murong Yan was clearly warning Gu Beichen. The meaning was obvious: You are now my person. Your duty is to assist me and offer strategies. Stop coveting other people’s wives.
How could Gu Beichen not understand? Thinking of Liu Shuyao, his heart ached as if cut by a knife. He gritted his teeth and said, “Your Majesty, I admit my mistake.”
“Young people, love between men and women is normal. When I was young, I also sought pleasure often. But you must observe decorum and never overstep.”
“Yes.”
Gu Yunting secretly curled his lips. Pretending to be mature at such a young age.
Gu Beichen drank a full cup on his own, appearing quite bold and heroic.
Huanhua, who stood behind Murong Yan, watched this scene with stars in her eyes.
Oh my, he looks so manly when he drinks!
How can he be this handsome?
Murong Yan also liked it but kept it to herself.
Only Gu Yunting was displeased, saying, “Outrageous! How can you drink alone before the Emperor raises her cup? Do you have no sense of propriety?”
“It’s fine.” Murong Yan enjoyed the feeling of controlling everything. “Only through great pain can one gain enlightenment. Beichen drinking like this must have had an epiphany.”
“Your Majesty is wise. I guarantee I will never see Liu Shuyao again. I will wholeheartedly assist Your Majesty, help Your Majesty eliminate the Lin family first, then conquer the Central Plains!”
“Good! For these words, let’s drink as ruler and subject!”
“Gentlemen, to victory.”
This was the outcome Murong Yan desired. They were all on the same boat and had to face their common enemy together.
Having obtained Gu Beichen’s promise, Murong Yan was in an excellent mood. The group continued discussing state affairs, and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Read this novel at g.com for the best experience.
But one person was unhappy—that was Monkey.
He had been standing outside the reception hall for nearly half an hour and still hadn’t found a chance to poison the wine.
At this moment, he was as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.
Fortunately, just as he was considering another way, Qingzhu came out from inside.
“Hou Er, go warm some wine for the young master.”
Finally, the opportunity came!
Monkey didn’t let the excitement cloud his judgment. He even asked symbolically, “Doesn’t the Emperor’s wine need warming?”
Qingzhu rolled her eyes. “Her Majesty hasn’t really been drinking. The young master has been drinking alone. Hurry up, don’t delay.”
“Yes, yes.”
In that case, there was no problem.
Monkey took the jade wine bottle to the kitchen, poured in half a packet of aphrodisiac powder on the way, and lifted it up for a look. Goodness.
A layer of white powder settled at the bottom.
Potent stuff!
Damn it, tonight Gu Beichen must become a fairy!
There was already warmed wine in the kitchen. He only needed to scoop it and pour it in. The whole process was done by Monkey alone, without any risk.
When he handed it back to Qingzhu, the little maid even smiled and said, “Nice, Hou Er, you’re pretty fast.”
Then she carried the wine inside.
Gu Beichen never suspected his personal maid would bring him wine laced with aphrodisiac. He filled his cup and began drinking furiously.
He was already in a bad mood. In two days, he had lost his beloved, been beaten, his family lost money, and their money-laundering casino was handed over.
A string of setbacks made him extremely depressed, and he drank more and more without noticing.
But as he drank, Gu Beichen began to feel something was wrong.
There seemed to be a fire burning in his lower abdomen, growing stronger and more intense.
Oh no, what’s happening to me?
Gu Beichen didn’t dare make a sound, secretly glancing at his father and the Emperor chatting.
Nothing seemed unusual…
Suddenly, Gu Beichen’s eyes became burning hot. He realized the Emperor looked incredibly attractive today, even the faint stubble on her chin was so sexy.
The maid standing behind the Emperor looked even more enchanting, her big eyes seemingly capable of smiling. Standing gracefully behind the Emperor, he couldn’t help but wonder what kind of scenery was hidden beneath the chest cloth wrapping her mysterious figure.
No.
So hot!!!
I’m about to explode.
What the hell is happening to me?
I feel like I need to find someone to release this fire…