But if the Empress's order is followed, the entire family will be truly finished. The men will be sent to the army, and the women will be enslaved. A top-tier family will truly disappear from this world.
"No, I definitely have something that will interest you!" Meng Chan's eyes shone brightly, clearly showing her confidence.
Zuan frowned: "Tell me about it first."
He also became a little curious. This woman was a smart woman and naturally knew the consequences of playing tricks on him. What was it that made her so confident and certain?
Meng Chan parted her red lips slightly, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "This matter is confidential. Can we discuss it in detail in the ceremonial hall?"
Seeing the other party frown slightly, she couldn't help but laugh and said, "The Grand Master's cultivation is unparalleled, you wouldn't be afraid that a weak woman like me could hurt you, would you?"
“Don’t provoke me,” Zuan snorted. “If I find out you’re lying to me later, you should know the price.”
He immediately turned and walked up the mountain. Meng Chan was overjoyed and hurriedly ran after him.
Who knew that Zu An would simply take a step forward and his figure would already be halfway up the mountain. She was both surprised and panicked. She was surprised that his cultivation was indeed unfathomable, and panicked because she couldn't possibly keep up with him. There were countless restrictions and formations on this mountain, and she had already suffered enough just now.
Just as she was at a loss, a gentle force came from her, and then she felt as if she were floating on clouds.
When they came to their senses, they found themselves outside the mountaintop villa.
She sighed inwardly. She hadn't even seen how he did it. He was so young, only about the same age as her. How could he have cultivated to this level?
Zuan pushed open the door ahead, and she hurriedly followed.
Zuan stood by the window, his back to her, looking at the moon in the sky. The moonlight was quite beautiful tonight.
"Speak."
Seeing that the other person was completely unguarded with their back to her, Meng Chan dared not entertain the slightest thought of assassination. She took a deep breath and slowly said:
"Back then, Biqi was the person in charge of the operation that killed the princes and grandsons of the previous dynasty."
Zu An frowned and said coldly, "What does this have to do with me?"
Meng Chan replied, "While I've been running around hiding these past few days, I've heard some rumors over the overpass that the Regent seems to be a grandson of the previous dynasty's emperor?"
Zu An was startled. He had been busy refining pills and cultivating during this time and had overlooked this information. Who could have spread it?
He snorted: "These are just idle rumors. The Embroidered-Robe Envoy will investigate their source. You wouldn't be using these baseless tales as bargaining chips, would you?"
Meng Chan had been observing his reaction closely, but he remained calm throughout, making it impossible for her to discern anything from him.
"Of course not, Regent, please turn around and look at me."
Zuan sensed that she reached into her bosom, as if to take something out, and turned around curiously.
To her surprise, the other person unbuckled their belt, and their clothes slipped off their shoulders like silk, revealing a fair and beautiful young body. Whether it was due to the cold night wind or nervousness, their body trembled involuntarily.
Her breathing became noticeably rapid, and a faint blush gradually appeared on her fair skin.
Zuan looked at her calmly: "To be honest, I've heard a lot of rumors about you before, saying that you are an extremely intelligent woman, but your actions today have disappointed me somewhat."
Meng Chan bit her lip tightly, until her originally bright red lips turned somewhat pale.
She was indeed very good at many schemes, even including using her beauty to seduce others.
But that was just a strategist role; the actual execution was done by sending women who had undergone rigorous training since childhood. This was the first time I had personally taken charge, and as expected, I messed it up.
Yes, she was the Princess Consort of Dai, the daughter of the Meng family, and had always lived in the home of the most powerful and wealthy. What man in this world would require her to use her beauty to seduce him? And how could she possibly know how to seduce a man?
"If this is all you have to offer, then you can get lost now." Zu An felt a little annoyed. What did this woman take him for?
Does everyone think I'm the kind of womanizer who can't resist pretty girls?
Meng Chan is quite beautiful, but with so many beautiful women around him, how could he be tempted by her?
“No, this is not my bargaining chip, but a gift, a gift to apologize,” Meng Chan gradually calmed down after her initial panic. “The Prince of Dai and the Meng family have offended you a lot in the past, which has filled you with anger. As the Princess of Dai and a daughter of the Meng family, I have a responsibility to appease your anger.”
“There’s no need for that,” Zuan said coldly, looking at her. “If you don’t reveal your bargaining chips now, you may never have another chance to speak.”
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