Chapter 1110: Ajin’s Touch Like an Electric Shock

Wanqi Jingyi had some guesses about tonight’s events, but these guesses were too shocking.

His words made Gu Jin think a lot.

Considering these possibilities, she unconsciously licked her lips, raising her head to look at An Mingji standing beside her.

The conversation between her and Wanqi Jingyi was heard clearly by him.

An Mingji also immediately guessed the purpose of the Qin Family.

They wanted to introduce a new king and overthrow Han Yong’an.

With members of the Cabinet’s eight major families gathered, it was clear these families stood united.

Even if Han Yong’an brutally massacred the Yin Family and framed the Wanqi Family, it wouldn’t stir public anger.

But he absolutely shouldn’t have colluded with the people from the Short Country; this violated the taboo of all the prominent families.

Decades ago, during that battle with the Short Country, each family lost many relatives; they have an unending hatred for its people.

Yet they understood the balance of the Royal Family’s various forces too well; any family had the capability to replace them, but they couldn’t.

Every time history showed the Royal Family at risk, countless people’s blood was sacrificed, but the Royal Family remained in power, and most who died were those seeking to overthrow them.

The Imperial Family carries a mission; each candidate for Royal succession had a totem behind them, a mandatory condition for all other families.

This cannot be replaced by anyone.

With few Royal descendants left, the Crown Prince Han Yibin was deprived of his cultivation by Gu Jin years ago; without cultivation, he lost his royal inheritance rights, and even if the Royal Family had only him left, he is now dead.

As for the rumors about other princes born to concubines in Chen Palace, it’s still unknown if they are true.

Even if true, no one has seen them, nor is it certain whether they have the Royal Inheritor’s totem.

At this time, Yu Shuo appeared with the identity of an Imperial successor, providing a chance to overthrow Han Yong’an, which the Cabinet’s major families will certainly seize.

Yu Shuo’s appearance, coincidentally, gave them an unmissable opportunity.

In a phone call, Gu Jin and Wanqi Jingyi fell silent.

After a long pause, Wanqi Jingyi spoke again, "Master, before my father left, he gave orders to summon all family members abroad to return overnight; the Mu Family and other families issued similar orders; there might be major changes tonight."

Gu Jin didn’t speak, but An Mingji beside her took the phone, "It’s me, if things come to fruition tonight, make sure to notify us."

"Yes, Young An."

An Mingji hung up the phone, placing it back into Gu Jin’s hand.

His deep black eyes gazed at Gu Jin seriously and solemnly, "Ah Jin, the Cabinet is involved; the Yu Family, Yin Family, Wanqi Family aren’t in immediate danger; Han Yong’an is now truly in a precarious situation.

As for Yu Shuo, if the Cabinet truly intends to place him in power, the process won’t be easy; when you contact him, ask what he wants; if he insists on wading into these troubled waters, Ah Jin, you can no longer protect him."

Gu Jin, "Why?"

An Mingji reached out to ruffle her hair, drawing her to sit down on the sofa.

"Ah Jin, Yu Shuo is your apprentice; if he chooses that position, he isn’t just your apprentice anymore, nor simply the eldest son of the Yu Family.

Once Yu Shuo truly takes that position, all families in Beijing will watch him; if the Royal Family has conflicts with various forces, those around him will become targets in their eyes."

"Then shouldn’t I watch over him?" Gu Jin couldn’t have imagined such a change.

An Mingji shook his head at her, "If Yu Shuo chooses that position, he must rely on himself; be it dealing with the major families’ schemes or the power struggles among different forces, we can assist but can’t always protect him; otherwise, he shouldn’t want that position."

Gu Jin held the phone, understanding something, and gently nodded.

She understood An Mingji’s meaning; things were fine if Yu Shuo didn’t choose that position, but once he did, he would have to shoulder many responsibilities and learn to maneuver among the major families.

There were things she could step in for once or twice, but not every time.

As a qualified leader, he must learn the Emperor’s Skill, strategic scheming, which outsiders can’t interfere with.

Gu Jin wasn’t sure if she hoped Yu Shuo would give up or choose that position.

Only recalling now, the Yu Family’s past failure in Wanhai City, their tragic end of broken family, heart feels a pang.

In the previous life, Yu Shuo went to great lengths to hide for years, gathering evidence to redress the Yu Family; back then, whether he knew the nobility of his identity is unknown.

Gu Jin reached out to hold her forehead, her mind in chaos, "Wait for news."

Besides waiting, they had no other choice.

...

The white light appeared in the eastern sky, dawn was about to break.

The quiet city was about to come alive.

Many people were sleepless this night.

Gu Jin and An Mingji, who had been waiting for news, sat on the sofa all night.

Just moments ago, Gu Jin finally succumbed to sleep.

She fell asleep in An Mingji’s warm embrace.

After she fell asleep, An Mingji held her carefully, remaining motionless to avoid disturbing her rest.

Both didn’t close their eyes all night.

Now with Gu Jin finally asleep, An Mingji didn’t want anyone to wake her.

The clock on the wall continued to tick.

The morning light lit up the city, but the awaited news hadn’t arrived.

The Family Head and future wife hadn’t slept all night; Kasi, alongside those secretly guarding this courtyard, accompanied them.

Seeing it was breakfast time, Kasi walked quietly to the sofa, asking in a low voice, "Family Head, breakfast..."

"As usual."

Kasi’s words were cut off by An Mingji.

Kasi bowed respectfully, turning to leave, his footsteps as silent as when he came.

"Ring ring..."

Suddenly, a phone rang sharply in the hall.

The sound was extremely piercing.

An Mingji quickly set a barrier, enveloping the phone on the table.

Gu Jin in his embrace moved restlessly due to the noise.

She turned in An Mingji’s arms, finding a comfortable position and stayed motionless.

However, her hand on An Mingji’s waist pulled at his clothes, tightly clutching them.

Her warm hand touched skin, sending shocks throughout An Mingji’s body.

His eyes involuntarily widened slightly, his body rigid and motionless.

Since adulthood, this was the first time Ah Jin touched his body, although unwittingly.

But the recent feeling left An Mingji tingling all over.

An Mingji maintained the position without moving; after several minutes, Gu Jin finally fell back into sleep.

Her hand unconsciously loosened and drooped on the sofa.