I am the villain in the book

“Requesting an audience.”

Clearly, under normal circumstances, Qin He would never use such a term.

After all, Gongsun Yan was a Prince, while Wei Changtian was just a horse trader.

Therefore, the reason she said this now must be because Gongsun Yan had just said it to her.

And this could also explain why Qin He's expression was so complex.

Even Gongsun Yan had to treat him so politely; how could that Young Master Wei be an ordinary person?

“Miss Li, Young Master Wei, he exactly . . .”

Pausing for a moment, Qin He couldn't help but ask something in a low voice, still harboring doubts in her heart.

But before she could even ask, Li Zimu directly interrupted with a smile:

“Please wait here for a moment, Elder Sister. I'll go in and announce your presence.”

“. . .”

Dumbfounded with her mouth open, Qin He watched Li Zimu turn and walk towards the main house, ultimately swallowing the rest of her words.

Looking back towards the front hall of the inn, she waited anxiously in place until Li Zimu returned to the courtyard gate a short time later.

“Elder Sister Qin, Young Master said, please invite Prince An over.”

“Okay.”

Gently nodding, Qin He gave Li Zimu a salute and prepared to invite Gongsun Yan.

But just as she turned around, she suddenly realized something belatedly.

Invite Prince An over . . . A Prince coming to visit, and Young Master Wei didn't even come out to greet him?

Her footsteps faltered, and Qin He's palms were already covered in cold sweat.

At this point, she finally realized that Wei Changtian was actually a remarkable figure.

But no matter how Qin He guessed, with her limited knowledge, she couldn't figure out who could make Gongsun Yan act so subservient.

Recalling all the details of her previous interactions with Wei Changtian, Qin He suddenly bit her lip, and her face turned a little paler.

She shouldn't have done anything to offend Young Master Wei, right?

Feeling uneasy, she walked back to the front hall and stood before Gongsun Yan.

Qin He forced a smile and said softly to the latter:

“Your Highness, Young Master Wei invites you to come over.”

“Okay, thank you, Innkeeper Madam.”

With a relieved expression on his face, Gongsun Yan didn't bring anyone with him, and after thanking her, he walked quickly towards the secluded courtyard where Wei Changtian was staying.

Watching his back, Qin He didn't react for a long while, finally realizing that she should have accompanied him.

But now Gongsun Yan had already walked far away, and it would undoubtedly be a bit abrupt for her to catch up, so she had no choice but to sit down silently, her heart in turmoil.

Clearly, Qin He, whose life had always been peaceful, had never experienced such a thing.

She didn't know if this was good or bad for her, but she always had a faint ominous premonition in her heart.

As she thought, a figure gradually emerged in her mind.

At this moment, Qin He especially wanted to discuss things with Chu An.

And just at this moment, Chu An, who had just run over from across the street, happened to walk into the front hall.

“You, you . . .”

Suddenly widening her eyes, Qin He stood up with a “whoosh,” her expression incredibly surprised.

“Hurry up and pack your things; we'll leave right away.”

“. . .”

After saying a few hurried words, Chu An pulled Qin He out of the front hall and towards the latter's residence.

The latter was stunned for a long while before asking nervously:

“Who, who exactly is he?”

“The person in the inn? I don't know.”

Chu An shook his head: “Do you know what he's called?”

“He didn't say.”

Qin He subconsciously replied: “Only said his surname is Wei.”

“Surname Wei . . .”

Chu An frowned and thought for a while, and then at a certain moment, he suddenly stopped, his expression changing instantly.

As if he had thought of something terrible, he suddenly turned his head to look around, and the hand holding Qin He's also tightened a bit.

Feeling the pain coming from her wrist, Qin He understood that Chu An must have guessed something, and her expression became even more uneasy.

“What's wrong? Who exactly is he?”

“Don't ask.”

Chu An replied in a deep voice, stepping forward again, his pace much faster than before.

“I'm just guessing; it's not necessarily the case.”

“In any case, this matter has nothing to do with you. Listen to me, go out and avoid trouble for a few days first, and then come back after everything is over.”

“Okay, okay . . .”

Her breathing became rapid, Qin He first nodded blankly, and then suddenly asked:

“What about you? Are you leaving with me?”

“I'm afraid not.”

Chu An hesitated for a moment, gently shaking his head: “I have to stay here.”

“Why?”

Qin He suddenly grabbed the corner of Chu An's clothes: “Isn't it very dangerous? Why aren't you leaving with me?”

“Because I am Your Highness's retainer; how can I desert my post?”

Chu An replied, then pretended to be relaxed and comforted: “Don't worry, I won't . . .”

“No!”

Qin He widened her eyes, interrupting firmly: “If you don't leave, then I won't leave either!”

“Wherever you are, I will be. Whether we live or die, I want to be with you!”

“Qin'er, you . . .”

Stunned, Chu An opened his mouth, facing Qin He's stubbornness, he didn't know how to answer for a moment.

He definitely couldn't leave himself, and at the same time, he definitely didn't want Qin He to stay with him, so after a moment of hesitation, he prepared to continue persuading Qin He not to be childish.

However, before he could speak, he saw Qin He suddenly turn around and walk towards the small courtyard where Wei Changtian was staying, muttering non-stop:

“Since that Young Master Wei is so powerful, then I'll go ask him for help!”

“In any case, I don't want to be a widow before I even get married!”

“If Young Master Wei isn't willing to let you go, then I won't leave either!”

“. . .”

“What's all the commotion outside?”

On the other side, just as Qin He ignored Chu An's persuasion and insisted on coming to Wei Changtian to “beg for mercy,” the latter also heard the noise outside the courtyard.

“Go take a look.”

After instructing Zhang San, Wei Changtian turned his gaze to Gongsun Yan opposite him, smiling and saying:

“Your Highness, since you've come, then it seems you're prepared to sell those 300,000 warhorses to me?”

“Young Master Wei, you jest.”

Gongsun Yan smiled wryly and lowered his head, sweat already seeping from his forehead: “How could Changsheng Horse Trading come up with 300,000 warhorses? I'm afraid even if all of Da Hui were added together, they might not be able to gather that number.”

“Unless . . .”

“Oh?”

Wei Changtian narrowed his eyes and asked with a smile: “Unless what?”

“Unless . . .”

Gongsun Yan swallowed his saliva, and after a moment, he actually knelt on the ground with a “plop,” and said loudly:

“Unless this humble one can sit on the Dragon Throne!”

“For this matter, I hope Young Master can lend a hand!”

“. . .”

Clearly, it was Wei Changtian who was trying to use Gongsun Yan to overthrow Da Hui, but now Gongsun Yan was taking the responsibility upon himself.

After a brief silence, a burst of laughter suddenly rang out in the study.

“Hahahaha! Good!”

“Your Highness, I really didn't misjudge you!”