Cui Jin replied, "Since the time Shen Wenshan was imprisoned, I've been keeping an eye on you. You're the first person who managed to escape from Gu Kexing's clutches.
If it weren't for you, the Shen family would probably have fallen into Gu Kexing's hands long ago.
Later, I saw you getting close to Liu Ruyan. Although it was to deal with the adopted daughter of the Shen family, I was still worried that you might actually compromise with Gu Kexing for power and influence.
It wasn't until I saw you secretly searching for Gu Kexing's study in the prime minister's mansion that I deliberately told you about Chi Wei to see if you would take this opportunity to deal with Gu Kexing.
After that, I framed the Shen family over the matter of the Drunken Moon Tower. It was also a test for you to see if you were qualified to join hands with me. After all, dealing with Gu Kexing is no small matter. A single mistake could lead to eternal damnation.
I had to find someone I could trust. Otherwise, I would continue to endure in the prime minister's mansion.
However, you really didn't disappoint me. You're even smarter than I thought."
After hearing Cui Jin's words, Ruan Jiu didn't feel happy.
Instead, her worries grew deeper.
She never thought that Cui Jin was so meticulous. All of her actions were under Cui Jin's control.
Fortunately, they had the same goal. Otherwise, with Cui Jin's scheming mind, it would be even more difficult to deal with Gu Kexing.
"However, Madam Cui, you invited me here today and told me so many of your secrets. Aren't you afraid that I won't cooperate with you and instead tell these things to Gu Kexing?"
After hearing this, Cui Jin smiled. "Miss Shen is so intelligent. I'm sure you won't choose to side with Gu Kexing. Even if you do, do you think he will believe you or me, his wife of over twenty years?"
Yes, Cui Jin had endured in the prime minister's mansion for so many years.
Without some tricks, Gu Kexing would have probably pulled her down from the position of the prime minister's wife long ago.
"Let's get back to business. How do you plan to deal with Zhou Ru, and what can I do for you?" Ruan Jiu asked.
When dealing with someone like Cui Jin, it was best to turn the initiative into passivity and let everything be in Cui Jin's hands.
After all, when it came to dealing with Gu Kexing, Cui Jin was the sharpest blade.
"In recent years, Zhou Chang has become increasingly restless. He's been selling official positions and amassing wealth behind Gu Kexing's back. You can start with him."
"Me?" A hint of doubt flashed in Ruan Jiu's eyes.
But she quickly understood what Cui Jin meant and said with a smile, "Madam really has good tactics. You're using my hand to deal with Zhou Chang. Even if things are exposed, it won't be traced back to you."
Cui Jin's eyes darkened. "I'm sorry. For the sake of revenge, I can't put myself in danger."
Ruan Jiu raised an eyebrow. "So you're leaving the dangerous tasks to me?"
Cui Jin pursed her lips with a为难 look on her face.
Ruan Jiu then continued, "Madam also knows that I'm a merchant. This deal doesn't seem to be profitable for me."
"What do you mean it's not profitable? Don't you want to deal with Gu Kexing?"
"That's true. But right now, you're asking me to deal with Zhou Chang. What if you don't have any leverage against Gu Kexing in the end?"
Ruan Jiu wouldn't do something that would only benefit others.
After hearing this, Cui Jin said anxiously, "Don't worry. As long as Zhou Ru is dead, I'll tell you everything about Gu Kexing over the years!"
Ruan Jiu lowered her head. After thinking for a long time, she replied, "It's a deal."
After leaving the Clear Breeze Pavilion, Ruan Jiu went straight back to the Shen mansion.
She had to tell Xie Jingchu about this immediately.
So she rushed to Xie Jingchu's courtyard in a hurry.
Ruan Jiu saw Qin Yuan standing at the door of Xie Jingchu's room and directly asked, "Qin Yuan, is Master Xie inside?"
Qin Yuan nodded. "Master Xie is inside, but..."
Before Qin Yuan could finish speaking, Ruan Jiu directly pushed the door open and walked in.
But the scene in front of her made Ruan Jiu stare blankly.
The room was filled with a thin layer of mist, and Xie Jingchu was standing there half - naked.
He hadn't had time to put on his clothes properly, and his chest was wide open.
The small water droplets on his hair slid down his chiseled face onto his collarbone and strong chest.
Looking further down, his exquisite muscle lines disappeared into his waistband, which made one's blood boil and couldn't help but want to know more.
"A Jiu, do I look good?"
Xie Jingchu hooked the corner of his lips, and his voice was full of temptation.
Ruan Jiu swallowed hard and answered without thinking, "Yes."
Realizing that she was being a bit out of control, she immediately turned around, and her small face flushed red.
She bit her lips awkwardly, wishing she could dig a hole and hide in it.
Seeing Ruan Jiu like this, Xie Jingchu thought she was very cute.
So he walked behind Ruan Jiu, bent down, and whispered in her ear, "A Jiu, do you want to help me?"
A warm breath hit Ruan Jiu's ear, making her blush and her heart beat faster.
"Help... help you with what?"
"You'll know if you come to the bed with me."
As soon as these words were said, it made Ruan Jiu have all sorts of wild thoughts.
What did he mean?
Help him?
And go to the bed to help him?
Did he mean...
Although they already had feelings for each other and promised to be together for life, they weren't married yet.
Doing this really didn't conform to the etiquette!
Thinking of this, Ruan Jiu gritted her teeth, closed her eyes, turned around, and shouted, "A Jing, I can't do this!"
"Does A Jiu not even want to do such a small thing for me?" There was a hint of grievance in Xie Jingchu's voice.
A small thing?
Did Xie Jingchu call this kind of thing a small thing?
Ruan Jiu took a deep breath and still kept her eyes closed as she explained, "This kind of thing should be left for later..."
Even saying these words made Ruan Jiu feel a bit embarrassed.
"But I can't wait that long." Xie Jingchu said.
After hearing this, Ruan Jiu's eyebrows were almost knitted together.
Was he really that impatient?
She bit her lips. "A Jing, it's really too hasty now."
Xie Jingchu sighed helplessly. "Since A Jiu doesn't want to, then forget it."
Ruan Jiu secretly let out a sigh of relief, but there was actually a hint of regret in her heart.
Xie Jingchu's face was already incredibly handsome, and she didn't expect his figure to be so good.
Just as Ruan Jiu was daydreaming, Xie Jingchu's voice rang out again. "Then could you please ask Qin Yuan to come in? I'll ask him to help me."
What?
Ask Qin Yuan to help him?!
Could this kind of thing be helped by someone else, and even a man?!
Ruan Jiu immediately exclaimed, "No! You can't let Qin Yuan help you!"
If it weren't for the fact that Xie Jingchu wasn't fully dressed, Ruan Jiu really wanted to glare at him fiercely and pry open his head to see if there was porridge in it!
"I got so badly injured for you. You not only don't want to help me apply the medicine but also don't let Qin Yuan help me. You're really an ungrateful little thing." Xie Jingchu complained.
What?
Apply the medicine?
Hearing this, Ruan Jiu suddenly opened her eyes.
She saw Xie Jingchu sitting lazily on the edge of the bed, showing the wound on his arm, and there were many medicine bottles beside him.
Although his face looked aggrieved, the corner of his mouth seemed to be unable to hold back a smile.
Ruan Jiu embarrassedly turned her face away and bit her finger.
What was she daydreaming about just now!
How could she think that Xie Jingchu wanted to do that kind of thing with her!
Oh my god!
She was so ashamed!
It turned out that the one with porridge in her head was actually her.