After the prince was reborn, he forced me to marry him and took me into the East Palace

Nan Yuan's body stiffened slightly, but she adjusted herself in an instant.

After spending a few times with Gu Jingheng, she also discovered that as long as she didn't mention getting married and didn't mention Xie Luochen, Gu Jingheng wouldn't go crazy. At most, he would say a few words to take advantage of her, and she would just ignore him.

"Thank you, Your Highness." Nan Yuan did not refuse. He never took back anything he gave.

Besides, this ring might be useful in the future, it would be a waste not to take it!

Nan Yuan fiddled with the ring, trying to put it on her finger.

"There are more than a hundred poisonous needles embedded in the ring." Gu Jingheng reminded.

Nan Yuan: “…”

The fingers she was fiddling with the ring on suddenly stopped moving.

By giving her such a dangerous thing, are you really not afraid that she will be accidentally killed by this ring?

"I give you this ring not only to allow you to travel freely, but also for self-protection. If you encounter a bad guy or someone who makes you unhappy, you can use the ring to kill him in one blow."

Hearing this, Nan Yuan couldn't help but look carefully at the ring in her hand.

She turned around and raised the ring above her head.

The ring shone brightly in the sunlight, with a dark spot in it, which must be the exit of the poison needle.

She couldn't help but squint her eyes, surprise flashing in her eyes. It was indeed a work of art.

Suddenly, a tall chest pressed against me from behind, and a faint sandalwood scent from the man wafted over.

Gu Jingheng stretched out his index finger and thumb to pinch Nan Yuan's chin, forcing her to tilt her neck back to look at the ring.

Nan Yuan’s whole body stiffened and she stood up suddenly.

Gu Jingheng took advantage of the situation and put his arms around her slender waist, holding her in his arms.

His breath sprayed against her ears. Nan Yuan couldn't help but shudder a few times and tried to break free, but Gu Jingheng's arms were like iron hoops, tightly locking her slender waist.

"The mechanism is here." Gu Jingheng's voice rang in his ears, and he pointed his finger at the center of the ring. "If you don't want to kill anyone, you can replace the poison needle with something else. You know medicine, so just use your discretion."

Hearing this, Nan Yuan stopped the beautiful thoughts in her mind, held her breath, and looked at the position of Gu Jingheng's fingertips. There was a small bulge, which could not be seen at all without careful observation.

"Click——"

The groove in the middle of the ring was opened, revealing a row of thin silver needles.

Nan Yuan's pupils suddenly shrank and she couldn't help but reach out to take it.

Gu Jingheng placed his fingertips on her chin and with a little force, he pulled Nan Yuan back. Nan Yuan's forehead hit his chest.

The pain came and Nan Yuan frowned.

Gu Jingheng moved his long fingers slightly, and the ring closed again. He warned: "It's extremely poisonous, don't touch it."

After saying this, he released his grip on Nan Yuan and returned to his seat, as if he had never been there.

Nan Yuan rubbed her chin and looked up at Gu Jingheng.

The man was seen leaning back in a chair leisurely, with a lazy posture, a pair of peach blossom eyes sparkling and full of charm, making it impossible to take your eyes away.

His facial features were finely crafted, each one looking as if they were carefully carved by a craftsman, with clear contours and distinct edges and corners.

Nan Yuan withdrew her gaze, lowered her head again, looked at the ring in her hand, and rubbed it with her fingertips.

She looked at it for a long time, and finally put away the ring and put it in her sleeve: "Thank you, Your Highness."

"Either don't say thank you at all, or be more practical. What I hate most is verbal thanks."

"Oh." Nan Yuan lowered her eyes and decided not to say more to avoid wasting words.

Gu Jingheng smiled helplessly. Why did he feel that Nan Yuan was able to control him now?

But it feels good.

Gu Jingheng looked at Nan Yuan seriously and said, "If anything goes wrong, I will take responsibility for you. This is not a joke."

Nan Yuan's heart trembled, and she looked up to meet Gu Jingheng's burning gaze. His voice was very light and soft, like a spring breeze blowing across the lake, stirring Nan Yuan's heartstrings and making her heart tremble slightly.

Gu Jingheng's gaze was too hot, as if it wanted to burn people to ashes.

"Okay." Nan Yuan responded in a low voice. Even though she tried her best to suppress it, her heartbeat still quickened a lot.

She calmed herself and looked up at Gu Jingheng, only to see him sipping his tea leisurely, his movements gracefully and calmly, with no intention of speaking again.

Nan Yuan felt a little chill in her heart. The look she gave Gu Jingheng was somewhat complicated, mixed with some doubt and confusion.

There was complete silence in the carriage.

After a long while, Nan Yuan couldn't wait any longer and asked, "Your Highness the Crown Prince?"

"Hmm?" Gu Jingheng replied calmly, looking at Nan Yuan with a pair of peach blossom eyes full of smiles: "Miss Nan Yuan, do you have something to say to me?"

Nan Yuan nodded and said, "If someone dares to do dirty things and frame loyal people under the emperor's feet, His Royal Highness will definitely take care of it, right?"

Gu Jingheng did not answer her, but instead picked up the teacup and poured a cup of tea for Nan Yuan.

His movements were graceful, and every move revealed his dignity. He handed the teacup to Nan Yuan and looked at her: "Drink some tea to moisten your throat."

Nan Yuan put down the teacup, her eyes still fixed on Gu Jingheng, waiting for his answer.

"Well..." Gu Jingheng looked at her with a half-smile, and slowly uttered two words with his thin lips: "Divide the people."

Nan Yuan's enthusiasm was suddenly extinguished as if a basin of cold water was poured on her.

She knew exactly what Gu Jingheng meant by his words.

Isn't it just that you want me to sacrifice myself in exchange?

After going around in circles, we finally come back to this question.

Nan Yuan exhaled a breath, said no more, just picked up the teacup and took a sip.

The bitterness of the tea went into her mouth and entered her lungs, so bitter that her brows furrowed.

Suddenly, a light flashed in her eyes.

Nan Yuan was silent for a moment, then said, "Your Highness, I hope you are well. I will take my leave."

Nan Yuan turned around and left, silently counting numbers in her mind.

one……

If Gu Jingheng stopped her, she would be able to take the initiative.

two……

If Gu Jingheng didn't stop her, the worst that could happen is that she would go back the same way. After all, the situation wouldn't be worse than it is now.

three……

"If you were a smart person, you would have asked me for protection by now." Gu Jingheng looked at the teacup that Nan Yuan put down, with a smile on his face.

Nan Yuan's lips curled up slightly, she made the right bet.

Before Gu Jingheng lost interest in her, he was very patient with her no matter what she did.

"I am already honored that His Royal Highness the Crown Prince is willing to meet me. How dare I beg for more?" Nan Yuan turned her head away, her voice soft but her tone firm. She did not need Gu Jingheng's protection.

Gu Jingheng curled his thin lips and smiled meaningfully, but his eyes were so deep that it was impossible to guess what he was thinking.

"What if I give you this opportunity?" Gu Jingheng stared at Nan Yuan with burning eyes.