I am the villain in the book

Forced to rebel under Wei Changtian's coercion and enticement.

Wanting to become emperor and asking Wei Changtian for help.

The above two situations may seem indistinguishable to outsiders, but in reality, there is a fundamental difference.

Judging from Gongsun Yan's attitude towards Wei Changtian and his previous statement, he is undoubtedly a smart man who understands what position he should occupy in this "cooperative" relationship.

Therefore, Wei Changtian said, "I didn't misjudge him."

After all, the smarter Gongsun Yan is, the greater the possibility of success in this endeavor.

"Your Highness, please rise quickly!"

Walking quickly to him, he helped Gongsun Yan up from the ground.

Wei Changtian patted the latter's shoulder with satisfaction and said with a smile:

"Good! Since that's the case, then I will lend Your Highness a hand!"

"Thank you, Young Master!"

Gongsun Yan hurriedly bowed his head and solemnly promised: "Regardless of whether I can get my wish in the future, I am willing to hold the reins and whip for Young Master for the rest of my life!"

"Hahaha, Your Highness, there's no need to be like this. You and I should treat each other as good friends from now on."

"I dare not. I was just a merchant before. It is my honor to be favored by Young Master. How can I not know the difference between superiors and inferiors?"

"Hey, Your Highness is too polite."

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Without mentioning Wei Changtian's identity or asking how Wei Changtian planned to help him or what he had to give in return.

From the moment he met Wei Changtian, Gongsun Yan had maintained a very low profile and, without waiting for the latter to speak, had taken the lead in stating that even if he became emperor, he would still follow Wei Changtian's lead.

It must be said that all of Gongsun Yan's actions so far have greatly satisfied Wei Changtian, and the cooperation between the two was settled in this pleasant atmosphere.

Now, it was time to discuss how to "help" Gongsun Yan ascend the throne...

"Your Highness, let's get back to the main topic."

Smiling and sitting down again, Wei Changtian spoke while gesturing for Gongsun Yan to sit down as well.

However, before the latter could move, a knock on the door rang out.

"Enter."

Wei Changtian casually responded, and Zhang San immediately pushed the door open, quickly walked to his side, and whispered a few words.

His expression became somewhat surprised, and after pondering for a moment, Wei Changtian said with a smile:

"Let her in."

"Plop," she knelt down on the ground, Qin He didn't care that Gongsun Yan was still in the room, and looked up at Wei Changtian, saying word by word:

"Young Master Wei, I want to ask you for a favor."

"Ask me?"

Wei Changtian was slightly stunned, stared at Qin He for a long time, and then waved his hand at Gongsun Yan.

"Your Highness, please go out first."

"Yes."

Gongsun Yan knew the relationship between Chu An and Qin He, and had most likely guessed what the latter wanted to ask for.

However, he didn't say anything, just lowered his head and silently backed out of the room.

And with Gongsun Yan's departure, the room fell into a brief silence.

After seeing with her own eyes how respectful Gongsun Yan was to Wei Changtian, Qin He already understood that the latter's identity was even more exaggerated than she had imagined.

Because of this, she didn't know how to start speaking for a moment.

In the end, Wei Changtian took the initiative to help her up and asked with a smile:

"Miss Qin, what do you want to ask me for?"

"This..."

Qin He lowered her head, bit her lip, struggled for a moment, and then replied in a trembling voice:

"Young Master Wei, I am just a commoner and do not understand what you want to do."

"I only ask that you can... can..."

"Can protect your safety?"

Wei Changtian seemed to understand something and couldn't help but smile: "Are you afraid that what I want to do will affect you?"

"Yes, yes! No, that's not it!"

Qin He suddenly raised her head, waved her hands in a panic, and said: "I, I just want to ask you to say a word to the Prince before, don't let my husband get involved in this matter."

"Your husband?"

Wei Changtian was stunned, and suddenly remembered the previous guess about the "mistress": "Who is your husband? What is his relationship with Gongsun Yan?"

"He, he is just an ordinary retainer of Prince An's mansion..."

Qin He took a deep breath and slowly told the truth about what she wanted.

And after she finished speaking, Wei Changtian understood.

So it was "protecting her husband wholeheartedly."

"I thought it was something."

Smiling, Wei Changtian didn't care about this kind of trivial matter, and just casually said: "Okay, I will tell Gongsun Yan later, you can rest assured."

"Thank you, thank you, Young Master!"

Her expression instantly became extremely grateful, Qin He knelt down again upon hearing this, and repeatedly thanked him: "My husband and I will definitely remember your great kindness!"

"Hahaha, what are you talking about, hurry up and get up."

Wei Changtian laughed twice, waved his hand, and was about to let Qin He go out, but suddenly asked another question.

"By the way, what is your husband's name?"

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In fact, Wei Changtian asked this question just to make it easier to explain this matter to Gongsun Yan later, and he really didn't think too much about it.

Even when Qin He said the name, he didn't react at first.

"Chu An, right? Okay, I know..."

His voice paused, and a flash of astonishment flashed across his eyes.

When Wei Changtian belatedly realized that something was wrong, his expression inevitably changed for a moment.

If it were someone else, it shouldn't be difficult to capture this trace of strangeness.

But Qin He, whose heart was full of joy, didn't notice it at all.

"I know."

After pausing for half a breath, Wei Changtian calmly completed the second half of the sentence after recovering from the shock: "Miss Qin, if there is nothing else, you should go out first, I will tell Gongsun Yan."

"Yes, thank you, Young Master..."

Her eyes still filled with deep gratitude, and her eyes were even a little wet.

Qin He quickly wiped the corners of her eyes, and then bowed deeply to Gongsun Yan and Wei Changtian's room with a thousand thanks, and then turned around and left in a hurry.

It was obvious that both Chu An and Qin He were very grateful to Wei Changtian.

It's just that the two of them didn't know that the latter didn't really intend to "let them go."