Chapter 871: The Insider

ed. No wonder it cost tens of thousands of taels of silver.Upon reaching the top floor, overlooking the vast river, a gentle breeze rustled through the air. On one side stood majestic mountains, while...Chapter 871: The Insider

Gong Huiyu's pretty eyebrows were slightly locked, staring intently at Li Chen.

At this moment, Li Chen's image in her mind was no different from the villains in those romance novels who beat up couples and forcefully separated the male and female leads.

After spending time with Li Chen, she also understood the rules of survival in Xi Zhengdian......to get something, you have to pay a price.

Looking at the book in Li Chen's hands, which seemed to gleam with gold and emanate an alluring aura, Gong Huiyu weighed her options before speaking, "Who do you want me to kill for you"

In Gong Huiyu's eyes, killing and reading storybooks were completely equal trades.

After all, nothing is more important than reading novels.

Li Chen shook his head upon hearing this, saying, "This time, you don't need to kill anyone..."

Changing the subject, Li Chen rubbed his neck and said, "It's just that I've been working at a desk for too long recently, my neck is sore, it would be great if someone could give me a massage."

As soon as these words left his mouth, Wan Jiaojiao immediately rushed over like a little suck-up, her face full of longing and she said, "My lord, my lord, let me rub your shoulders for you."

Li Chen glanced at Wan Jiaojiao and said, "No need, Your Highness is very familiar with your methods. Today, I want to try something new."

When Wan Jiaojiao heard this, her pretty face immediately fell.

It must be because I'm not hardworking enough and don't know how to upgrade my methods that Your Highness has grown tired of me. When I return, I'll ask a few older palace maids who have served the Emperor for advice, learn some techniques, and even if it means spending this month's allowance...

When Wan Jiajia, the number one sycophant in Donggong, was feeling all sorts of mixed emotions, Li Chen's gaze had already fallen on Gong Huiyu, causing the latter to be extremely wary.

"Or, you could give this palace a massage..." again, "Furthermore, there have been rumors spreading throughout the palace these past few days, saying that Your Highness and the Empress..."Li Chen's mind immediately flashed to the concubine he ha...