He was grateful for his luck; this ridiculous trial offered no hints whatsoever, requiring him to rely entirely on his own reasoning and analysis to figure it out. The other couples might not realize who the enemy was for a long time, but by then it would likely be too late.
Meanwhile, in the other room, the maid, not wanting to discuss her sleeping with the tyrant, quickly changed the subject, mentioning the discussion between Zu An, Fu Yue, and Pei Mianman the previous night.
Lian also calmed down and said in a deep voice after listening: "This Fu Yue is indeed a remarkable person. He actually came up with such a method. It's a pity that you informed them too late. Now they have already spread the word. Everyone knows that the king received a dream from a god, and that the sand table is indeed magical, making everyone believe it without a doubt. Although I am the high priest, I cannot stop them."
"That tyrant actually thought of using a sand table; he must have some skill," the maid said in surprise.
Lian snorted: "This sand table was most likely made by that Fu Yue. Before becoming an official, Fu Yue was in charge of rammed earth construction. That was his profession. He used Wu Ding's words to say it, just to increase his prestige."
The maid recalled the situation and realized it didn't quite seem like it, but she couldn't refute it, so she could only say, "It's all my fault. I didn't deliver the message in time, which delayed Brother Lian's important matter."
"It's alright!" Lian waved his hand. "They want the Queen to go to war, so let her go. How can a woman lead an army? She can squander the army in her fiefdom and the direct descendants of Wu Ding. Then I can change the world without any obstacles."
The maid standing to the side smiled slightly; she liked seeing the other person so spirited and confident.
“However…” Lian changed the subject, “I think that Wu Ding is probably suspicious of you.”
"What?" the maid exclaimed in surprise.
Lian said in a deep voice, "I think he deliberately kept you in the palace because he was afraid you would come out and report something."
"Probably not." The maid couldn't reconcile the image of that lecherous fellow with that of someone so meticulous.
“I hope I’m overthinking it,” Lian glanced at her, his expression hesitant and conflicted. “But it’s clear that the tyrant has feelings for you. You can use this opportunity to become his woman completely and win his trust.”
"What..." The maid trembled, her face filled with disbelief. "Brother Lian, you should know my feelings for you, yet you made me..."
“Of course I know, Xiao Tuo. We’ve been childhood sweethearts, and our feelings are as clear as day. Even if you lose your virginity, I won’t mind. When I ascend the throne, I will definitely make you my queen,” Lian said softly, but at this moment, the image of Fu Hao’s stunning beauty appeared in his mind.
"Does it have to be this way?" The maid's thin lips were almost bleeding from being bitten. "I can gain his trust in other ways. Besides, with the Qiang invasion, he won't be able to step down for long. Why should I insist on being with him..."
Lian interrupted, saying, "Besides gaining his trust, there's another purpose in sending you to serve him in bed, which is key to my series of plans!"
"What exactly is the plan?" The maid was almost in tears.
Lian shook his head: "It's not the right time yet. You'll know in the future. Just remember one thing: use all your charm to make him obsessed with you all day long."
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