In his view, Lin Xihe's idea was futile.
Even without special guards, given Gu Qinghuai's current condition, there's no way he could escape from the place where he's being held.
He would collapse to the ground with weak legs after walking just a few steps, and if he tried to walk a few more steps, he would suffer excruciating pain as if being bitten by a thousand ants.
“I know I don’t have the ability to save him, but I only ask that he suffer less in the few years he lives. That’s my only condition. Promise me, and I will follow you wholeheartedly from now on, okay?” Lin Xihe lowered her eyes, deliberately putting on a docile appearance, her tone full of pleading.
As long as I can get some time alone with Gu Qinghuai, I'm sure I can cure the seemingly incurable Gu poison in his body with the pills I have.
Seeing Mu Ruoyan remain silent, as if weighing the pros and cons, Lin Xihe steeled her heart, slowly raised her hands, and gently wrapped them around Mu Ruoyan's neck, her actions carrying a deliberate intimacy and pleading: "Young Master Mu, if three years is not enough, then five years, okay? I owe him a favor, so please let me repay him."
As they spoke, Lin Xihe's warm breath gently brushed against Mu Ruoyan's chin and bare neck. The warmth was like an invisible hand, quietly eroding the defenses that Mu Ruoyan had painstakingly built up in her heart.
"I know you don't like me. You keep me around only to get revenge on Gu Qinghuai and make him wish he were dead."
Lin Xihe tilted her head slightly, looking directly into Mu Ruoyan's eyes, her voice soft yet piercing: "But if I willingly follow you, he will definitely suffer more, won't he?"
Mu Ruoyan felt Lin Xihe's intentional or unintentional seduction, and his desire for her grew stronger. However, his long-standing pride and stubbornness prevented him from confronting his feelings.
Lin Xihe's words at this moment were like a timely rain, giving him a seemingly legitimate reason to possess the woman who haunted his dreams.
Mu Ruoyan pondered to herself, what harm would it do to agree to let Lin Xihe take care of Gu Qinghuai?
Gu Qinghuai was poisoned by the Gu poison of the Nanzhao royal family, and his death was inevitable.
Even without having people torture him every day, the pain caused by this poison alone would make Gu Qinghuai wish he were dead, and he would never have a comfortable day in the future.
“I won’t let you be alone together; you must stay by my side at all times. However, I will set aside some time each day for you to visit him. If you can accept that, I will take you to see him tomorrow.”
Lin Xihe secretly planned that the most urgent thing was to see Gu Qinghuai. Once she saw him, she would eventually find an opportunity to be alone with him.
If she didn't agree now, given Mu Ruoyan's personality, she might really make sure she never saw Gu Qinghuai again.
"I promise, but..."
Lin Xihe hesitated, a hint of uncertainty on her face.
"Just what?"
"What exactly do you mean by 'following you'?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Ruoyan smiled slightly. Before Lin Xihe could react, Mu Ruoyan leaned down and kissed her lips.
He first gave it a light peck, then playfully asked, "So, how should I respond?"
"I agree, but it will have to wait until after March." Lin Xihe hurriedly covered her mouth with her hand, trying to buy time.
She was certain that as long as she had these three months, she could turn the tide, save Gu Qinghuai, and find a way out for herself.
"I don't have much time, but I promise you."
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