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"The great miss of the Prime Minister's Mansion left the manor since young.

Xiao Qiran's wheelchair moved back by half an inch, and lightly tapped with strength at her fingertips. Even though the internal energy within her body was in complete disorder, she did not discover any threat.

Seeing that he was on guard, Gu Mingyan smiled and raised his chin.

"You have power and influence. If I threaten you with poison, it will not be good for our cooperation in the future."

She still wanted to keep this backing for her own use. A mutual benefit and a win-win situation was the best choice.

Thinking about it this way, she raised her hand to pick up the prescription that had already dried up and folded it in half before placing it on Xiao Qiran's leg.

"I, a village girl who doesn't care about my father, still need to rely on His Highness' wings. Since I've already said so, why don't I recommend myself for His Highness' benefit?"

Blinking playfully, Gu Mingyan leaned forward and rested one hand on the armrest.

"What's your use?"

"Medical skills can be used, words can be used, and mutual benefit can be used."

Gu Mingyan giggled at Yan Yan, the cold glint in her peach blossom eyes almost collided with the ice in Xiao Qiran's eyes.

Knowing that Xiao Qiran had never been at ease with himself, Gu Mingyan was even more unwilling to come and stab him in the back for benefits. But if he took a step back and personally handed over to him as a pawn, it would at least be able to resolve the crisis of trust he had today.

Not to the point of not having a single person by his side.

Gu Mingyan had poison on his body, and the Blood of the Sun Formation seemed to have some clever mechanisms.

Xiao Qiran thought for a moment, then asked: "You have not reached your age yet, what do I need a girl like you for?"

"I don't know what your intentions are, so how do you know what I can do for you?" Gu Mingyan laughed as he shook his head, both of his arms were placed on the table, his feet lightly touching the ground: "But if I am to help you, you also need to help me."

Xiao Qiran chuckled. Even though this girl was young, she had a personality that refused to be taken advantage of.

"What do you want to do?"

After a moment of silence, Gu Mingyan's body relaxed a bit as a bright light shone in his eyes, "I want to understand Shengan."

Before Xiao Qiran could say anything, she continued.

"I want to do everything. I want to build a small dark pavilion."

No matter where it was, Gu Mingyan would always know that all the information was indispensable, and in the ancient times, there were many different kinds of information.

Xiao Qiran's fingertips were clenched tightly as he sized her up from beginning to end.

"You're quite ambitious."

Hearing that, Gu Mingyan shook his head: "Why would I, the Prime Minister's daughter, want this? If we were to establish this Dark Pavilion, I would want all the information inside, but they would only listen to my highness' orders, what about it?"

Although Xiao Qiran raised his eyebrows, he could not really see the girl clearly.

The intelligence network was not something that could be built overnight. However, if it really was built here, no one would be willing to give it up to someone else.

Seeing that he had doubts in his heart, Gu Mingyan could only continue.

"I will show my greatest sincerity. However, it will not be a loss to exchange for a big backer like you."

After looking at her for a long time, Xiao Qiran drew her to his side, raising his hand to place a jade ornament the size of a pinky finger on her palm. The red rope was also adorned with gold leaves.

Gu Mingyan tilted his head, relying on the few remaining memories in his mind.

I really can't see where this thing should be decorated.

"Is this thing valuable?"

Gu Mingyan asked immediately, only to see Xiao Qiran's expression becoming colder, and then obediently closing his mouth.

Xiao Qiran lifted his hand to retrieve the jade ornament once more. He then asked her to help tie it around her waist while he cleaned the tassels around her waist.

This jade ornament is called Linglong and is my personal item. Normally, you can bring him to and from my Seventh Prince's residence as you wish, but if my people see this item, you can also come and go at any time.

Even Xiao Qiran did not notice how important this item was.

Gu Mingyan stared blankly at the hand with the thick cocoon, easily attaching the thing to her waist with a calm expression.

He subconsciously gripped the corner of his shirt and retreated after he retracted his hand.

"I will tell Shuang Hua to accompany you to do this Dark Pavilion, but before that, you should create a Divine Doctor's identity and help me with something."

Xiao Qiran's fingertips moved slightly.

A tall and straight man walked out from the house and placed a wooden box in front of Gu Mingyan.

The wooden box was simple and unadorned, yet slightly cool to the touch.

After opening it, he only saw a short sword lying horizontally in the middle, the blade edge impressively depicted a picture of a mountain and river, without the Blood Qi and chilliness that a weapon would have. But at the place where it was broken, it was obvious that it was an empty space, with half of the blueprint exposed, and the knife tip and the rest of the blueprint were not among them.

Gu Mingyan raised his hand, and the man holding the box looked at him coldly. Xiao Qiran also looked at him coldly.

Who knew that Gu Mingyan would only pick up the broken blade and casually place the diagram back into the box.

"If this blade is truly used to hide things, why is it still so gaudy? It doesn't seem like something that can be used."

With that said, Xiao Qiran immediately let out a heavy sigh.

"I, Tian Chu, am a martial artist. My ancestors helped the Rong Horse Emperor expand his territory, so rich and powerful families would buy this kind of blade and sword and keep it in their study to guard their homes. This way, we can live up to our ancestors' virtues."

It was rather interesting to not be stained by the smell of blood and only to be touched by the anger of the books in the study.

After placing the broken sword down, Gu Mingyan looked at him suspiciously: "What does the broken sword have to do with the genius doctor?"

"The vice minister of the military, Li Xiang, has contracted a serious illness that no one can cure. The thief who stole the broken sword from the other half has met with Li Xiang twice."

"Half a month ago? "I'm afraid that the thief has already escaped."

Gu Mingyan disagreed with this decision. He only felt that it was too late to make amends.

"That thief was poisoned and was trapped in the dungeon, but the broken sword was nowhere to be found. A few days ago, when the house was empty, many people tried to rescue the thief. I'm afraid those people don't even know where the broken sword is."

The tall man said softly.

Gu Mingyan opened his eyes slightly and looked at Xiao Qiran: "Looks like what I met in your residence before was a real thief!"

Xiao Qiran nodded, and the tall man behind him continued to speak.

"The reason why His Highness was poisoned is because of this mysterious power, I hope that Miss can keep her mouth shut."

Gu Mingyan nodded his head and agreed. He raised his hand and opened up the drawing with a confused look on his face and then turned over the drawing again. He still could not understand.

"This map holds a secret. If you are able to obtain the information, it would be good. If you are unable to accomplish this, it is fine for you to not enter the Dark Pavilion."

Xiao Qiran looked up, and the man took the blueprint back and placed it into the wooden box, then bowed and returned to the room.

The room returned to silence. Gu Mingyan once again placed both his hands in the warm sleeves, looked at him: "If I can do this, then you have to help me deal with Gu Ziyan and Father."

"Sure."