The male lead is someone who naturally possesses the aura of a male lead. He has many little secrets.
So what? He's the male lead now, aren't you going to save him? Make sure he wakes up soon, or we'll both be done for.
[Don't worry, Master, the cheat system is activating soon, and the male lead will wake up shortly.]
Oh. Wait a minute! You said he took care of me last night, does that mean he already knows...?
I am a woman now.
Yes, Master.
Luo Jiu's face turned ashen. "Is it too late for me to kill him now?"
[There's no rush! The male lead is about to wake up... Three... Two... One... Ding!]
Just after 007 finished saying that last number in Luo Jiu's mind, Gu Muchen slowly opened his eyes.
Gu Muchen seemed a little dazed, not yet realizing what had happened. He struggled to sit up.
Seeing this, Luo Jiu quickly went over to help him. She gave a smile that looked more like a grimace:
"Uncle, you're awake."
"Mm," Gu Muchen replied, though his voice was very hoarse, unlike his usual self.
"Oh, right, wait a minute. I just found a broken bowl and went outside to get some water." Luo Jiu brought over a bowl of water, sat down next to Gu Muchen, and handed it to him.
Gu Muchen reached out to catch it, but unexpectedly touched the wound. His hand fell back down. Seeing this, Gu Muchen seemed to be struggling with himself, and reached out to catch it again.
Luo Jiu couldn't stand it anymore and held his hand, saying, "Your hand is injured; it will crack if you move it again."
After saying that, she raised her hand and brought the water to his lips, smiling at him.
Gu Muchen felt much better after drinking the water. He glanced at Luo Jiu, and the two exchanged a look. Just as they were about to speak, Luo Jiu said:
"Uncle, you know everything."
After thinking for a long time, Luo Jiu felt that since Gu Muchen already knew, it was better to clarify the matter. Otherwise, if one lie was told, she would have to use a thousand or ten thousand more to cover it up.
"Hmm," Gu Muchen responded softly, then asked, "Why?"
Why? Why not refuse? Did the original owner have a choice?
"What the Imperial Uncle should know is really just the stuff that happens in the inner palace," Luo Jiu chuckled self-deprecatingly, then added:
“My mother felt that since I am not a prince, I cannot bring her wealth and honor, nor can I accompany her for the rest of her life. If I am not a boy, then I should become a boy.”
After listening, Gu Muchen frowned and said in a low voice, "You can refuse."
“Refuse? Wouldn’t my mother be guilty of deceiving the emperor? Even if she was no good, she still protected me and helped me grow up safely. Surely I’m not so ignorant of filial piety?”
"It doesn't matter. Boys are fine too. They're free and easy, and I have nothing to complain about."
Luo Jiu propped her head up, gazing at the cave entrance, quietly recounting this little-known past, seemingly unconcerned. But Gu Muchen couldn't help feeling a pang of heartache for her.
She was just a young girl, in the prime of her life, yet she could only watch other girls dressed in bright clothes, enjoying the company of their parents, while she had to wear a protective layer every day, dealing with cunning and treacherous ministers. She also had to constantly worry about whether her identity would be exposed.
Even I used to be strict with myself, always yelling at people, and I couldn't even have a proper time outside the palace.
She has endured far too much.
Gu Muchen reached out and pulled Luo Jiu into his arms, murmuring softly:
"Don't worry, Xiao Jiu. Your royal uncle will protect you from now on."
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