Volume 3, Chapter 25: Shi (1/2)

The place where Jinshi summoned Maomao was the room of Palace Official Chief. As usual, Maomao dipped her head at the Palace Official Chief who had stepped out from her seat and went inside.

In the spacious yet simplistic room, Jinshi was comfortably sitting on the couch. What is this, his highness face was more beautiful than usual, that is, he was sparkling pointlessly.

Maomao slowly lowered her head. There was the sound of Gaoshun closing the door behind her.

How many days has been since she seen Jinshi since that other day? That time, Jinshi was pale and said nothing. Maomao also asked nothing. She thought of asking but she couldnt ask for the details. Her head was full of the lingzhi she got her hands on. That was inevitable.

And so, for these couple of days, she was afraid that this eunuch, no, this pseudo-eunuch would show up at the Jade Palace someday, but to directly summon her-.

Maomao clutched the collar of her clothes.

What is your business?

Maomao prepared herself and spoke.

Seeing her doing that, Jinshi smiled widely.

I thought about continuing from where we left off the other day.

(Is it really coming?)

Maomao took a deep breath.

What this man wanted to say. Maomao was anticipating.

I understand.

Maomao took out a cloth bag from her bosom. She set it up on the table.

I am properly prepared for it.

Jinshi lightly tilted his head in response to Maomao stiff expression.

Umm, prepared for what?

What is he playing dumb for, this man? Maomao opened the bag and showed him.

The compounding still imperfect, but it will be completed if we combine it with another medicine. The finished product would make you appear like you died from shock.

The one other medicine couldnt be obtained here, so she will have to get Jinshi prepare it for her. He should do that much for her. Its a medicine that has some value in a foreign country, but thats why it was something that wouldnt leave proof.

Listen to her final wish. Let her die by medicine she wanted to try out.

It looks like she hadnt thought about it, but even Maomao has thought about her own death.

If she must really die, then let her die in the manner she likes.

Its only just a trivial wish.

Jinshi made a grim expression.

What is this? Could it be, that he cant even buy such an expensive medicine? No, theres no way, but, does he have a plan to deal with her in a more economical way?

Jinshi-sama?

When Maomao timidly called his name, Jinshi did a complete reversal from his elegant appearance from just then to a grim expression. Thinking he was going to put his fingers on his brows, he started to rest his chins on his hands, his manners poor.

Im asking just in case, but what are you planning?

Even if you ask what Im planning, I have resolved myself in my own way. Im planning by considering how to die without leaving proof.

Jinshis head slipped from his palms and hit the table with a thud. Maomao jerked back. Gaoshun approached Jinshi, but he raised his hand.

Im asking you once, but dont tell me, for this past couple of days, youve just been thinking about such a thing?

What this such a thing he was talking about, must be about Jinshi dealing with Maomao? For that, she could only give an affirmative.

Yes. I am an eyesore, so its inevitable.

Otherwise, it would be considering a method to seal her lips. In that case, taking a hostage would be paramount. It would be the older sisters of the brothel, no, her dad?

Her dad had been living severely with difficulty up until now. He doesnt need to bear any more hardship, Maomao thought.

Thats why, she prepared the medicine like so.

If he rejected her using that medicine, then speaking of what would become of her-.

Is it by expeditious hanging? Pressing some blunder on me.

Just when she thought she heard the loud bang of the table moving, an impassive Jinshi was standing in front of Maomao. Bent down, he glared at Maomao with damp eyes. Maomao subconsciously drew back a step. But, like he was following her, Jinshi advanced a step.

Jinshi-sama, isnt it better to relax on the couch?

Who on earth is it who interacts without relaxing?

A step. Another step. As Maomao stepped back, Jinshi stepped forward. Even when she sought Gaoshuns assistance, the man was being himself, hands together, saying nothing and looking up at the ceiling.

When Maomao realised it, she was forced all the way up against the wall. A hand was landed next to her head with a thud. His hands on the wall, Jinshi looked down at Maomao.

I thought I said, that I have something I must tell you. So why would there be a reason for dealing with you?

Jinshi said, breathing in deeply.

(Did you say such a thing?)

Probably, her memories of that time must have flown out the window due to various mushrooms. She cant remember at all. Yeah, it was the mushrooms fault.

In other words, is Jinshi-sama saying youre not planning to deal with me?

Maomao looked up at Jinshi. He shook in surprise.

Thats the plan.

Thats great.

Maomao sighed in relief.

.

Jinshi looked at her with a very complicated expression.

What is it? Jinshi-sama.

No, Im sorry that youre in the middle of being relieved, but I think this isnt the place where you should be relieved.

Jinshi was saying something she didnt understand.

Hm, Maomao looked around her. As Jinshi had driven Maomao to this point, he was peering down at her from above.

Jinshi-sama, we cleared the misunderstanding so can you move aside?

Maomao frankly stated. Jinshi was in the way as he wont move from the wall. It was possible for her to slip through, but passing between the legs of a noble would be rude.

I knew it. You dont understand at all. Do you understand how me, being, um, not a eunuch is supposed to mean?

That would be, it would have to be dreadful if it gets exposed here.