"Master, you truly were vigorous as a dragon and fierce as a tiger. The rumors did not lie."
Having experienced the affairs between man and woman for the first time and found satisfaction, Su Zixuan drank chicken soup as she offered sincere praise and heartfelt approval.
"How did that poem go again? 'Spring nights are too short; the sun rises high, and from then on the ruler no longer attends court at dawn.' And someone once said, there are no free lunches in this world. What is it that you want?"
"Though the earlier assassination had nothing to do with me, I was the one who came first to lower your guard. This little woman possesses nothing of value, so I could only offer myself to apologize and make amends to you, Master."
Su Zixuan smiled sweetly. "Of course, more importantly, you possess heroic spirit, courage, and strategy. You are a rare and extraordinary man in this world. I, Su Zixuan, may be blessed with natural beauty, but I still admire you deeply. Could it be that you think I am not worthy?"
"Ordinary."
"Master, how heartless. You slept with me and now refuse to acknowledge it?"
"It was mutual. What is there to acknowledge?" Wang Yan shook his head with a smile. "We are already this familiar with each other. There is no point beating around the bush. Just say what you mean."
"Fine! Then I'll speak plainly!"
Su Zixuan adjusted her posture. "Can you tell me what exactly you think of the Manchu Qing, and what you think of the Heavenly Kingdom?"
"Neither will do."
"Neither?"
"Neither!"
"Then who will? You?"
Wang Yan merely smiled without answering.
Su Zixuan's eyes widened. "You want to rebel and become emperor too?"
"I don't. I'm only protecting myself. Right now, I