Chapter 2047 Imperial Uncle, the World is Now in My Hands (36)

As he spoke, he tossed away the melon seed shells and approached a few reckless palace servants, beginning to describe the situation at the time.

He kept talking, describing everything in great detail, as if he were actually there.

It sounds incredibly annoying.

But the eldest prince insisted that he had the protection of the Empress Dowager and the Duke of Anguo, and as the eldest son of the legitimate wife, he was, in principle, the best candidate for the throne.

If Si Jin hadn't used some despicable means of betraying his chrysanthemum, how could he have snatched the dragon throne from him?

All these years, he had endured hardship in the dusty and barren Bingzhou, all for this moment. The Duke of Anguo ordered him to return to the capital to spread rumors, saying that the more elaborate the rumors, the more it would arouse the sense of crisis in Si Jin, and the faster he could become emperor.

He naturally had to...do his best.

The eldest prince spoke eloquently, but after a while, the palace maids and eunuchs around him dared not utter a single word in agreement.

His lips were pale, and his hands were trembling uncontrollably.

Some of the more timid ones didn't even say goodbye and quietly ran away.

"Hey, we haven't gotten to the exciting part yet, you guys..."

"The Emperor has arrived!"

The eldest prince paused, his hand stilled. He looked up and saw Si Jin leading a group of eunuchs slowly approaching.

Beside him, the head eunuch Liu held a food box in both hands. Upon seeing the eldest prince, he still bowed his head and performed the highest level of salute, smiling as he said, "Your Highness has not returned to the palace for a long time, and His Majesty misses you dearly. He specially ordered me to brew the finest Longjing tea for Your Highness to drink together."

"Your Highness, please return."

With his left leg and right hand both crippled, the eldest prince harbored a deep-seated fear of Si Jin. Taking a step back, he subconsciously suspected that Si Jin had poisoned the tea.

But thinking about it more carefully, it probably shouldn't be like that.

When he returned to the palace, all the civil and military officials saw him. For the sake of his reputation, Si Jin did not dare to openly attack him.

The eldest prince relaxed slightly, then reluctantly turned his head away: "Please."

"Please." Si Jin smiled and winked at Eunuch Liu.

After entering the palace, Eunuch Liu quickly set out tea and snacks. He then went outside and summoned the Imperial Guards, arresting all the people who had been gossiping with the First Prince.

After being severely tortured and warned, he was sent out of the palace.

This kind of person is just as brainless as the eldest prince; he's not suited to stay in the palace, nor is he suited to... having a long tongue.

The room was completely silent. The eldest prince had no idea of ​​the miserable state of the palace maids and eunuchs outside.

After hearing Si Jin say a few conciliatory words, he assumed that Si Jin was really under Shen Linyuan's control and needed his help.

Coaxed by Si Jin's repeated calls of "Royal Brother," he unconsciously became arrogant: "When I came here, Duke Anguo told me that I could help you, but you have to apologize to me."

Si Jin raised an eyebrow: "Hmm?"

"As the saying goes, even brothers should keep clear accounts. You hurt me back then, so you should at least apologize, right? Kneel down and apologize to your brother."

Si Jin's eyes darkened slightly, and you could feel the oppressive atmosphere emanating from him just three steps away.

However, the eldest prince seemed completely oblivious, leaning back arrogantly in his chair and pointing to the ground: "What are you standing there for? Kneel down!"

The thought of a king kneeling before him is enough to bring me joy.

“Alright.” Si Jin replied amiably, “Then have a sip of tea first, and I will apologize.”

"No way?" The eldest prince winked. "Who knows if you poisoned it or not? I'm not drinking it. Just apologize and get out. Do you really think I'm stupid?"

Si Jin tilted her head and smiled nonchalantly.

"It seems that the three years in Bingzhou have indeed increased my brother's intelligence."

"They have intelligence, but not much."

As she spoke, Si Jin disregarded the Crown Prince's unpleasant expression, casually tugged at the fox fur gloves on her hands, and slowly stood up.

"Then, Your Majesty, guess why I'm wearing gloves today?"