I became the God Brother of the Regent King after Transmigration!

It’s a pity that this woman possesses high martial skills. Even though she was in agonizing pain due to the Heart-devouring Incense before, and he had seen her nearly collapse while guarding outside the Imperial Court these days, he still dared not act recklessly.

In fact, since Gu Lan entered the palace, she hadn’t made a single move. Just now, she had obediently allowed the Imperial Physician to take her pulse and the palace maids to search her body. Yet, those who came to deliver things and convey imperial edicts to her remained extremely cautious.

Gu Lan glanced behind Zhong Liang and did not see Rong Jing.

Only when using the Heart-devouring Incense was Rong Jing willing to approach her. During the half month she was confined in the Imperial Court, Rong Jing never once opened the door to meet her.

Those who understand the effects of the Heart-devouring Incense know that it is something that can be adapted to, and Rong Jing himself is an example.

In this situation, Rong Jing would never take risks, as he is someone who cherishes his life.

Gu Lan couldn’t help but think the reason Rong Jing didn’t come was partly that he didn’t want to contact her, and partly because he was likely going mad in the Qianyuan Hall.

Currently, Rong Jing is undoubtedly filled with confusion, both collapsing and furiously questioning his existence.

He discovered she was a woman, leading to new doubts — Rong Heng detests women, so how could he end up with her?

This feeling of everything slipping out of his control must be quite upsetting for him.

Gu Lan’s gaze fell on the tray in the maid’s hands. Her eyes narrowed, and a flash of realization crossed her eyes.

If she wasn’t mistaken, that was... women’s clothing.

The main reason she was transferred from the Imperial Court to the Yongming Palace tonight is that Rong Jing wants to publicly reveal her identity.

Once her being a woman is made public, the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion would be solidly condemned for deceiving the ruler. By then, Rong Jing would gain leverage over Marquis Gu, standing on the side of righteousness, and the previous siege of the Marquis Mansion would also be justified.

No wonder she wasn’t forced to smell the Heart-devouring Incense today and could enjoy good food, bathing, and changing clothes.

Gu Lan imagined herself as a lunatic, and Rong Jing would definitely want her in perfect condition, presenting her best appearance to everyone. He wouldn’t want any accidents or imperfections, nor would he want anyone to say he forced a confession through torture.

Zhong Liang’s narrow eyes flickered as he casually saluted Gu Lan with a hoarse, unpleasant voice:

"By the Emperor’s decree, a set of women’s clothing is bestowed upon Gu Lan, daughter of the Dingyuan Marquis. The Emperor orders you to wear this clothing at tomorrow’s morning court to meet your second uncle and brother."

This was a threat using the Dingyuan Marquis Mansion against her. Presumably, Second Young Master Gu and Gu Changting would be used by Rong Jing to counter-threat Gu Lan when meeting her at court tomorrow.

Unfortunately,

such threats were ineffective against her.

Gu Lan leaned lazily against the bed, showing no intention of getting up, and spoke indifferently, "Got it, just leave it there."

Zhong Liang feigned anger and scolded, "How bold! Gu Lan, by the Emperor’s decree, you should kneel and receive the edict with gratitude. How can you be so disrespectful and lazy?"

As he spoke, his gaze uncontrollably fell on Gu Lan’s fair and smooth bare feet exposed outside.

Zhong Liang’s heart fluttered, and he couldn’t resist stepping forward to lift the half-drawn curtain before her.

As the curtain was lifted, a slender, delicate young boy leaned slantingly on the bed, with damp black hair falling loose. His lips were rosy, his appearance hard to distinguish between male and female, exceptionally handsome.

"Gulp—"

Zhong Liang swallowed hard, noting Gu Lan’s lack of expression, his gaze grew more presumptuous, his previous vigilance thrown to the winds.

"I never thought you’d be a woman," Zhong Liang marveled, his eyes unabashedly reflecting greed, "and such a beautiful woman at that..."

The two eunuchs behind him frowned but dared not speak out.

Zhong Liang, as the head of the four commanders of the Inner Supervision, though not high in martial skill, excelled at flattery, ranking just below Chief Eunuch Zhang Fengcai.

Zhong Liang took great pleasure in humiliating young and beautiful women, and some lowly ranked palace maids avoided him at all costs.

The two eunuchs pretended they saw nothing and even took two steps back voluntarily.

Gu Lan’s disguise as a man was an act of deceiving the Emperor, and they were eager to see how someone who was once so high and mighty could fall into the mud, trampled by a eunuch.

As for the two palace maids, they were death warriors trained by the Emperor, completely unresponsive to their surroundings.

Zhong Liang knew Gu Lan had martial arts skills, but considering she had suffered from the Heart-devouring Incense for half a month and was a woman, she might have been rendered powerless— with this thought, Zhong Liang couldn’t resist reaching out to tentatively approach Gu Lan.

"Do you know why Rong Jing had you convey the decree instead of coming personally?"

Gu Lan suddenly spoke, her voice low, tone calm, without moving an inch.