Special Expert of Beauty CEO-Chapter 1762 - 1766: Testing the Waters

"The fine wine and delicious dishes are ready, General Qin Tian, please take a seat."

Lady Gongsun noticed Qin Tian's glance towards her chest, but she didn't seem to mind, offering a gentle smile as she gestured for Qin Tian to sit down.

Qin Tian chuckled, "Lady Gongsun's gracious hospitality, I am grateful for it. Such a lavish spread of fine wine and delicacies, I am truly in for a treat tonight."

"Shouldn't it also be a feast for the eyes?"

Lady Gongsun stared at Qin Tian with an enigmatic gaze, and Qin Tian stared back, bursting into laughter, "Seeing Lady Gongsun every day is indeed a feast for the eyes."

Lady Gongsun smiled but said nothing, pouring wine for Qin Tian.

Qin Tian secretly channeled his energy, just about to check the wine when Lady Gongsun spoke, "General Qin, no need to worry about poison in the wine. If you don't trust it, I can taste it for you..."

With that, without waiting for Qin Tian's response, she picked up a cup of wine and drank it down in one go, then looked at Qin Tian and smiled, "Now, can you drink it at ease?"

"Haha, Lady Gongsun, you don't need to be so forthright, I didn't suspect you. If I did, I wouldn't have come alone tonight, would I?"

Qin Tian smiled faintly, slowly sipping the wine, "Right now, I am the Commander of the Three Armies, and you are the Supervisor. We should trust each other instead of being suspicious, shouldn't we?"

Qin Tian looked at Lady Gongsun, "With such a formidable enemy present, if we have any internal strife, it won't be easy to explain to His Majesty."

"Yes, His Majesty sent me here to prevent any mishaps."

Lady Gongsun raised her glass, toasting Qin Tian, "General Qin, let's drink to a fruitful cooperation."

"To a fruitful cooperation."

Qin Tian maintained a calm demeanor, just watching Lady Gongsun, thinking that there must be a reason for her invitation tonight, as she hadn't mentioned anything yet. Let's see how long she can hold out.

The two of them chatted while drinking in the closed room, starting with topics about the flora and fauna of the Imperial City.

However, after a few rounds of drinks, they talked about the rebellion of King Wu, and the conversation somehow shifted to the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince.

Qin Tian noticed that Lady Gongsun deliberately steered the conversation this way, realizing her intentions were about to be revealed, so he spoke more cautiously.

"General Qin, it is said in the Imperial City that after King Wu's rebellion, His Majesty could only rely on the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince in court. What do you think?"

The first question seemed to be an introduction to more.

Qin Tian laughed heartily, "The Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince are both His Majesty's sons; naturally, he will rely on them, especially since the Crown Prince is the heir apparent."

"The Crown Prince is the heir, but rumors say the Ninth Prince wants to fight for that position. General Qin, you must be aware of these rumors, right?" Lady Gongsun continued to probe.

"I really don't know much about it; I am not very familiar with the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince," Qin Tian replied.

"Is that so? But I've heard that your relationship with the Ninth Prince isn't good."

"Lady Gongsun, your sources are just hearsay, not to be trusted."

"Then how do you explain killing people from both the Ninth Prince and the Crown Prince? Your mansion in the Imperial City has been burned, that you surely know? From what I know, it was a joint effort by the Crown Prince and the Ninth Prince."

The conversation grew deeper, and Qin Tian stared at Lady Gongsun, trying to determine what she wanted to discuss.

He replied with a smile, "Indeed, I killed over twenty officers. As for who burned down my mansion, I'm not sure, I hear it's still being investigated in the Imperial City."

"Hehe, General Qin, how much longer will you play dumb in front of me?"

Hearing Qin Tian's words, Lady Gongsun let out a small laugh and poured more wine for Qin Tian.

They clinked glasses, and Lady Gongsun fixed her charming eyes on Qin Tian, "Are you unwilling to be honest with me? You just mentioned the importance of mutual trust."

Qin Tian looked into Lady Gongsun's eyes, feeling an inexplicable energy winding around his mind, realizing she was using her Bewitching Technique, he quickly steadied his thoughts.

"Since we are to be honest with each other, let me ask you a question first, Lady Gongsun. I want to see if you're willing to be honest with me," Qin Tian said.

Lady Gongsun replied, "Ask whatever you wish."

"What is the real reason His Majesty sent you to West State? If it was simply to supervise me, there's no need to send the third most influential person from the Gongsun Family, right?"

"Haha... Qin Tian, are you suggesting that His Majesty doesn't trust you and sent me to spy on you? Haha, then you are mistaken,"

Lady Gongsun covered her mouth with a laugh, "His Majesty trusts you immensely; you're overthinking it."

Qin Tian sternly said, "But you still haven't answered my question."

"Question?"

Lady Gongsun paused, "Oh, you want to know what His Majesty sent me to do in West State? Well, I'll tell you now..."

As Lady Gongsun spoke, she slowly stood up, facing Qin Tian...

A breeze of fragrance washed over, Lady Gongsun gazed at Qin Tian with deep eyes and softly said, "Now you should know why His Majesty sent me here..."

Qin Tian glanced at Lady Gongsun, feeling a bit dizzy, aware that her Bewitching Technique was profound, he quickly shifted his gaze.

"Haha, won't you even give me a look? His Majesty said he sent me as Supervisor to reward you, so you would serve him loyally in gratitude..."

As she spoke, Lady Gongsun wrapped her arms around Qin Tian's neck.

In the room, a sudden atmosphere of spring flourished.

Qin Tian carefully sensed the subtlety of that atmosphere, not just simple ambiguity, but a hint of a substance with a softening effect. Though faint, Qin Tian, who had researched medicines with Tang Wan, was very sensitive to the scent of substances.

He easily detected it...

"Is that so? As a subject, I naturally serve His Majesty, even without you being here to reward me."