C215 (1/2)

There were not many connections between Qi and Duan Chengrui.

However, after arriving at the study room, Qi Rou caught a whiff of a faint medicinal fragrance, and Duan Chengrui was indeed as gentle and refined as the rumors said, but he was not as aloof as he was from the world.

”If it's for Meng Xu's promotion, there's no need to talk about it anymore.”

Duan Chengrui stuffed the paper into the bamboo tube without even raising his head, then he uncaringly passed the paper slip to his subordinate in front of her.

”Duan Chengxuan has already taken out the child of Crown Princess Jing and used him as a medicinal catalyst.”

As soon as Qi Rou finished speaking, the tip of Duan Chengrui's pen began to faint on the paper. She slightly raised her head and tightly knitted her brows. ”I never thought that Imperial Uncle would be so heartless. Then Princess Jing …”

”She did not call me over. I have only come to inform you about this matter. After that, I hope that I can obtain some rewards from the Third Prince.” Qi Rou's lips quirked up as she put on her usual business look, ”My father had a deal with King Jing, but I don't think he is as good as you. I'm more inclined to work with you.”

Duan Chengrui's eyes narrowed slightly, and the corners of his mouth lifted slightly.

Gu Danyan was always able to attract capable people by her side, but now, King Jing's Duan Chengxuan's reputation had long been tarnished by Su Yu Wan's incident. Su Yu Wan was the true beauty that brought disaster to women, and it was just that Duan Chengxuan's greed for the throne made him want to give Su Yu Wan a proper name, but the truth was the opposite.

The more he cared about Su Yu Wan and doted on her for taking any risks, the more he would take a step further away from the throne.

”Princess Jing came to negotiate with me after she was faced with such a great calamity. What would she think?”

Duan Chengrui looked at her with interest. He should have looked down on these rich young ladies for their wealth and empty stomachs, but today, he felt that this Qi Rou was extremely interesting.

”Of course she'll support me. Moreover, I'm not here to sell off Duke Jing's plans. I can only pass along a message for you and Princess Jing. Once you can help me obtain the Qi Family, I'll definitely serve you.” Qi Rou said softly.

”I don't know what you're capable of.”

”Then, I will make you look at me in a new light, for it is snowing today, please pay attention to your body, and do not get caught in the cold.” Qi Rou stood up gracefully and left under Duan Chengrui's curious gaze.

Only when there was only one person left in the room did Duan Chengrui raise his eyebrows and ask the subordinate beside him, ”This Qi Rou is somewhat similar to Gu Daiyan, but the thing she wants is much simpler. She has a huge amount of money and power, but, what does Gu Liuyan want?”

The subordinates beside him only thought for a moment before shaking their heads.

Duan Chengrui didn't know the answer either, but he was even more curious.

Gu Liuyan awoke from the pain. Her eyelashes trembled as she enjoyed the pain.

The pain made her extremely clear-headed, and the slight pain caused by the silk threads rubbing against her wrists became even more distinct. When she opened her eyes, she saw the Four Seasons diagram she had seen in the study.

Look, she didn't die, she gambled everything on Duan Chengxuan.

All the doctors were talking at once, and she only needed to make sure that she wouldn't make a sound as she laid on the soft couch like a puppet. Only if she was soft enough and tender enough to make people love her would she be able to make a bastard like Duan Chengxuan even more.

She was once an almighty figure, but now, with just a slight change, she would be able to obtain sufficient care and care from Duan Chengxuan.

This was just a little trick to play with others' hearts, not to mention that Duan Chengxuan liked him.

”Princess, do you feel any pain?” the doctor beside her asked softly, noticing that she was awake.

”When will Tian Yan celebrate the New Year?” She asked a question that didn't matter in the least, but the doctors were patient.

It will be the New Year when the second snowfall of the Sky Flame comes, six or seven days later.