Gan Qiongying pressed her hand to her chest; the intense grief and indignation clearly did not come from her soul, but from her body.
Regardless of the circumstances, Kou Ning'an was definitely intimidated.
Gan Qiongying laughed so hard she could hardly breathe. She pressed her hand to her chest and said, "Do you think the Regent is surrounded by an iron barrel, that no one can hurt him, that you've pushed him to the pinnacle of power, and that he truly is the ruler of the world?"
"Hahahaha... Don't try to make me laugh to death, he's just a bastard!"
Kou Ning'an's eyes widened suddenly.
Gan Qiongying continued, "Your Kou family is deeply rooted and has occupied the capital for many years. Indeed, no one dares to cross you, as it would be like throwing an egg against a rock."
"But so what? You know the shadow guards that the late emperor left for me and Gan Lin, right? Although there aren't many of them, their martial arts skills are quite good."
Gan Qiongying said, "Killing a few people is nothing. They are suicide soldiers, mad dogs who will die for their cause. How many heads does your Kou family head have?"
"Look at the expression on your face right now. Are you trying to tell me that if one patriarch dies, another member of the clan will take his place?"
"You're absolutely right. Guess what kind of favors those people who want to be at the top will offer us?"
Kou Ning'an's eyelids kept twitching unconsciously. Reason told her that she could not believe a single word Gan Qiongying said; it was clearly the most low-level and clumsy attempt to sow discord.
The education she received from childhood and the experiences she went through did not allow her to lose her composure at this moment.
Therefore, Kou Ning'an remained calm and stood there, coldly watching Gan Qiongying go crazy.
But Gan Qiongying's next words almost caused her fingernails to cut her palm.
"So what if the Regent has a lot of people around him? You know he loves candied fruit, right? Hahahaha..."
"How can a grown man like to eat such sweet and greasy things? Did he suffer too much when he was young, and was not by his mother's side and lacked love?"
"What if he accidentally ate a poisoned candied fruit, and it was the kind of slow-acting poison that gradually seeps into his lungs and is not easily detected... just like the nourishing soup you personally brewed, what do you think would happen?"
Kou Ning'an's expression changed, and she was extremely frightened. No one can remain absolutely rational when it comes to the things or people they care about most.
But she was still a seasoned veteran with a very strong mentality. She managed to maintain her composure and didn't show any fear, pretending not to believe Gan Qiongying's words at all.
Gan Qiongying knew, of course, that she wasn't so easy to deal with. She had originally planned to threaten Kou Ning'an with the Regent's life, but she couldn't be sure whether Li Hua could hold off Sima Rui from entering the palace for the next few days.
Therefore, Gan Qiongying had to escalate the situation.
She asked Kou Ning'an, "Which mother is so heartless as to leave such an outstanding child as the Regent Prince alone outside the palace gates, to grow up in a home with people who are not related to him by blood?"
Gan Qiongying smiled as she watched Kou Ning'an's expression change drastically, and fear finally showed in her eyes.
However, Gan Qiongying did not stop. Her smile gradually faded, and her voice suddenly became harsher. She struggled and shook off the palace servants who were holding her down. She quickly took two steps forward and stared intently at Kou Ning'an, saying, "You think you've kept it a secret?"
"Do you really think no one knows about the scandalous things between you and the Regent?"
Gan Qiongying took a deep breath, closed her eyes, and when she opened them again, her eyes held a storm and madness capable of destroying everything.
She pressed her hand tightly to her chest, where a continuous, dull ache and soreness made her vision blur.
She knew this feeling came from Duanrong, this hatred seeping from the very marrow of her bones, this loathing and resentment that even death could not dispel, slowly filled Gan Qiongying's heart.
She wished she could pounce on Kou Ning'an right now and bite her to death!
Gan Qiongying swayed slightly and clenched her fists tightly.
She couldn't really kill Kou Ning'an, otherwise neither she nor Gan Lin would survive today.
She can't stop at this point.
Gan Qiongying closed her eyes, tears streaming down her face, waiting for the surging hatred in her chest to dissipate. At this moment, she even felt as if her body was about to lose control.
She opened her eyes, her voice sharp and menacing, and said, "Kou Ning'an, you betrayed your husband, had a child with a lowly servant, lied that the child died at birth, and secretly smuggled it out of the palace, threatening General Sima to raise your child. Do you really think no one knows about this?!"
Gan Qiongying stepped forward, but a servant stopped her. However, Kou Ning'an was so frightened that she took several steps back under the pressure of Gan Qiongying's gaze. If it weren't for Aunt Hu supporting her, she would have fallen to the ground.
"A harlot who betrayed her sovereign, a bastard born of adultery, yet she dares to dream of seizing the world and sitting on the supreme throne... Hahaha... Ahahahahaha..."
Gan Qiongying raised her hand and slowly wiped away the tears on her face.
She turned to look at Gan Lin, her eyes filled with deep tenderness and love.
At this moment, she was Gan Qiongying, but also Duan Rong.
Gan Lin was also astonished when he heard Gan Qiongying reveal the Regent's background.
"Sister..."
"The Slave of Immortality." Gan Qiongying slowly uttered the three words, one word at a time, her teeth clenched with a complex emotion so intense it was startling.
Her voice and gaze were so heavy that they transformed into a long, penetrating cone, pinning Gan Lin, who was about to step forward, to the spot.
Kou Ning'an pushed away Aunt Hu who was supporting her. After the initial shock, she quickly realized what was happening and her eyes flashed with murderous intent.
Kou Ning'an had no idea where Duan Rong had found out about this, even though she had clearly killed everyone from back then except for herself and the Regent.
But if Duanrong hadn't revealed this today, she could have let them live. Now that she has... everyone in this house will die today!
Without an emperor, the court might descend into chaos, but if she can install one puppet, she can install another!
Kou Ning'an stared at Gan Qiongying with utter malice. Her once delicate face was now contorted with malice! Coupled with her disheveled long hair and heavily made-up face, she looked like a shattered porcelain doll, her face so grotesque it was terrifying.
She shouted to the attendants inside the palace, "Take them down...regardless of their lives!"
At this moment, Gan Qiongying spoke up again, interrupting Kou Ning'an's order: "Let's see who dares to touch me today!"
“Kou Ning’an,” Gan Qiongying mimicked her, asking in a soft and gentle tone, “you don’t think that’s all I’m capable of, do you?”
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