Pei Changying's heart suddenly jolted as he recalled the image of Gu Sang desperately begging him back then.
She had said she would die if she couldn't become Empress...
At the time, he thought it was a lie Gu Sang told just to become Empress, but he never imagined that Gu Sang would actually die!
A sense of guilt welled up in Pei Changying's heart as he said remorsefully, "Sang Sang, I truly didn't know you were telling the truth back then."
"I thought you were just vying for favor, so I..."
"Although your physical body has died, it's alright. I will definitely find a way, find a way to bring you back to life in another body."
Gu Sang: "......."
What an idiot!
Who wants to vie for favor?
Who would willingly become a caged bird for a man's pleasure?
Bring me back to life in another body? Are you brain-dead?
Tsk—
Gu Sang closed the connection with an exasperated look on her face.
After seeing that Consort Li was temporarily safe, Gu Sang couldn't be bothered to listen to Pei Changying's passionate declarations and his attempts to force her to return by any means necessary.
"Buzz........"
Her phone suddenly vibrated. Gu Sang took out her phone and saw a message from Chen Yun.
"Sang Sang, do you have a day off tomorrow? Let's go out and have some fun."
Gu Sang smiled and replied with an OK.
About half an hour later, Chen Yun hurriedly called Gu Sang, saying that she had sent that message earlier because the scumbag was next to her.
Gu Sang told Chen Yun not to worry, and they proceeded according to their previously agreed-upon plan.
The next day.
Before going out, Gu Sang instructed the system to open live broadcasts of all ancient cities.
Under the watchful eyes of hundreds of thousands of ancient citizens, the Gu Sang in the video took a bus to the mall where she had agreed to meet Chen Yun. The two of them had a cup of bubble tea at a nearby shop.
Afterwards.
Chen Yun supported Gu Sang, who suddenly wasn't feeling well, as they walked towards a hotel and checked into a room.
Ten minutes later.
Chen Yun stood by the floor-to-ceiling window, making a phone call to the scumbag. She pinched her thigh with one hand to create a state of distress and tears, saying fearfully, "I-I've already followed your instructions and come to the hotel."
"The thing you gave me, it should be fine, right?"
The scumbag impatiently replied, "Ah Yun, relax, don't you know me by now? Of course it's fine, it's just a sleeping drug. Did you give it to her to drink?"
"She drank it. I'm just scared, wuwuwu, Sang Sang is my best friend, can't you let her go?" Chen Yun pleaded through her tears.
If Chen Yun had simply called him to come up straightaway, he might have become suspicious.
For the past few days, Chen Yun had been constantly calling the scumbag, making him promise to treat Gu Sang well, and begging him to be merciful and give up on this plan.
The more indecisive Chen Yun appeared, the more he let his guard down.
"Stop wasting time, tell me the room number. I'm coming up to find you."
"Wuwuwu....."
"Speak up! Are you mute? All you do is cry."
Chen Yun spoke in a terrified voice, "C-can you delete my private photos first? I won't even ask for the money you owe me anymore. I thought you would keep your word, but you're still threatening me with those photos."
"You've taken all my money bit by bit over the past few days, and now you're still threatening me, making me lure Sang Sang here for you to sleep with. I really can't trust you anymore!"
"You've been lying to me all along. If you want to know the room number, fine, but delete my private photos first."
Chen Yun's phone was on speaker as she cried painfully and suppressed.
A few meters away by the bed, Gu Sang, who was supposed to be unconscious, was recording the conversation as evidence for the police.
On the other end of the phone, the scumbag's angry and suppressed threats could be heard.
The scumbag took a deep breath and said soothingly, "Alright, I'll delete your private photos. Just tell me the room number first, so I can delete them in front of you."
"Okay, I'll trust you one more time. I'm in room A308. You can come up now."
