The palace maids and eunuchs serving him dared not speak carelessly or offend anyone. In addition, the empress was dead and he had lost power, so the servants' service began to become perfunctory.

He was so imposing when he tried to force his way into the Prince Chen's mansion, but now he can't even straighten his back.

Sheng Jingyu intended to give him the item and then see the guest out.

Unexpectedly, Sheng Zixi said, "I haven't had dinner yet, I'm hungry, and I'd like to stay here for a meal."

“Okay!” Sheng Jingyu agreed immediately.

Su Wenyuan beckoned Yuexiu to go to the kitchen and tell them to quickly prepare a table of food and wine.

Sheng Zixi's half-dead appearance made Su Wenyuan less wary of him.

If someone wants to stay for a meal, they must have something to say.

He remained silent for a long time, sitting there like a puppet, staring blankly ahead.

Su Wenyuan tentatively asked, "Is there anything we're missing for this trip?"

"Everything that needs to be prepared has been prepared by Father Emperor. Except for these things on the table, everything else is packed," Sheng Zixi replied.

Sheng Jingyu asked bluntly, "So, is this how you plan to meet Sheng Ziyan?"

Sheng Zixi doesn't seem to be in good spirits. If she gets infected with this condition, then they won't need to go.

He looked completely listless and disheveled. How could he possibly put on a show of force when he went to Qikong Kingdom like this?

Sheng Zixi stared intently at him and said, word by word, "No, I just don't know how to face you."

Before she died, the Empress told him not to oppose Sheng Jingyu.

Her death was also forced by the emperor; he didn't want to keep her alive.

Sheng Zixi had no doubt about this, but the Empress's deposition was ultimately Sheng Jingyu's doing.

But then again, it was indeed the Empress who plotted against Sheng Jingyu first.

With so many things mixed together, Sheng Zixi really didn't know what to do.

He was also annoyed by his own incompetence. If he were capable, he wouldn't be so conflicted; he would definitely fight Sheng Jingyu to the death.

But he couldn't win!

The Empress also asked him to help explain Sheng Jingyu's situation, and he did indeed explain it.

He doesn't know how to face Sheng Ziyan or what to say to him.

He took the initiative to suggest to the Emperor that they go on a diplomatic mission to Qikong together, but in reality, it was Sheng Jingyu who made the request.

Sheng Jingyu did not force Sheng Zixi to go, but explained the pros and cons to him, saying that only by going could he properly appease Sheng Ziyan.

Whether or not Qikong Kingdom can be calmed down depends entirely on whether Sheng Ziyan can cause trouble in Qikong Kingdom.

But this kind of commotion has its limits, and Sheng Zixi's role is to help him find those limits.

Sheng Zixi thought it made sense, so she agreed to go together.

Later, as he thought about it, he realized something was wrong; he was doing something for Sheng Jingyu.

She was caught in this dilemma, still unsure how to face Sheng Jingyu.

Without a conclusion to this matter, he'll probably remain in a state of unease.

In order to buy time, they decided to have dinner at Prince Chen's residence.