"Try it!"

The Emperor's voice suddenly rang out, and Chen Siyuan saw Eunuch Huang walking towards her, holding a plate of exquisite pastries.

Seeing the faint aroma, Chen Siyuan was certain it must taste delicious.

Looking at Eunuch Huang standing beside her, Eunuch Huang smiled slightly, "This is freshly cooked by the palace's head chef. The First-Rank Lady is truly fortunate to have such a delicious meal."

"Chef Fu?" This is the Emperor's personal chef. I've heard that even the Empress doesn't have the chance to taste her cooking.

Could I possibly have that opportunity?

Looking at the pastries in front of her, she was initially a little nervous and scared, but seeing the pastries made her lose control.

Huang Gonggong was already a shrewd man; how could he not see the change in Chen Siyuan's eyes?

Without saying anything, he pushed the pastry forward another portion.

Chen Siyuan couldn't control herself anymore. She knew she shouldn't be eating now. Thinking about the persona she had cultivated in front of everyone, she realized she should eat now to prove that her past self was real.

Thinking about it, he glanced at the emperor sitting above.

The Emperor seemed to be looking at something and wasn't looking this way. Chen Siyuan raised an eyebrow at Eunuch Huang and smiled slightly.

Huang Gonggong understood perfectly and nodded.

Chen Siyuan boldly picked up a piece, glanced at the emperor sitting above her again, but he didn't seem to care at all. She simply put it in her mouth and took a bite.

Wow.

This tastes absolutely delicious.

However, the pastries were very small, and they were gone in one bite.

Seeing that there was still plenty left in front of her, and that she hadn't had her fill yet, she reached out and took another piece. Just as she put it in her mouth, after taking a bite but before she could swallow, she felt a gaze upon her, which made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.

She subconsciously looked over and saw the Emperor's gaze upon her. For some reason, Chen Siyuan suddenly felt afraid and made a swallowing motion. Unfortunately, she choked and couldn't swallow, almost suffocating herself.

Huang Gonggong, with his sharp eyes, immediately took action.

After Chen Siyuan finally swallowed, before she could even catch her breath, she saw the teacup in front of her, grabbed the food, and drank it down in big gulps.

After she finished drinking it, she felt like she had come back to life.

Chen Siyuan belatedly looked at the seat next to her and saw that it was actually the Emperor. She blinked and quickly knelt down with a thud.

That teacup was sent by the Emperor. Is she going to die?

Will vomiting at this point save my life?

The thought flashed through her mind, but it didn't last long; she knew it was impossible.

Upon seeing this, Eunuch Huang, who was standing nearby, immediately turned and left.

Only Chen Siyuan and the Emperor were in the vast Imperial Study.

Chen Siyuan knelt on the ground, not daring to get up, not daring to raise her head, not daring to speak, just kneeling quietly on the ground.

The Emperor stood there for a while, looking at the maid kneeling beside him with her head bowed. He just looked at her, his eyes seemingly swirling with some unreadable emotions. After a long while, he lifted his foot and walked upstairs.

Over here, Eunuch Huang arrived outside the door and was visibly taken aback when he saw Qiao Yuchen being controlled by General Qiao.

There are probably only two people who would dare to make a move in front of the Imperial Study.

No wonder they're father and son, they even have such similar temperaments.

"Eunuch Huang—" Qiao Yuchen immediately let go and took a step back when he saw someone come out, looking anxiously at Eunuch Huang.

He brought the person in, so why is it that he got out, but his woman still hasn't come out?

Eunuch Huang glanced at General Qiao, who stood to the side as if watching a show, and said, "This is your good son."

'Yes, do you have a problem with that?'

'I wouldn't dare!'

"You wouldn't dare? Is there anything you wouldn't dare to do?"

The two exchanged glances, leaving Qiao Yuchen somewhat bewildered. Later, when there was no further movement in the Imperial Study, and seeing the exchange of glances between General Qiao and Eunuch Huang again, it became clear that the rumors were not true.

He didn't say anything, just stared blankly at General Qiao.

At first, General Qiao really didn't care, but later things changed.

He couldn't stay calm under his son's fierce gaze.

On the battlefield, facing thousands of enemies, he felt his blood boiling. But now, with his son looking at him like this, he really didn't dare to face him.

Just then, Qiao Yuchen suddenly spoke, and he felt a chill run down his spine.

"Father--"

"Haha—" Huang Gonggong's voice was not loud, and only the three of them could hear it. However, the commotion made General Qiao feel ashamed.

The three men stood outside the imperial study, none of them speaking, communicating only with their eyes.

The three people in the photo seem normal, but the people around them look at them differently.

They glanced at it and immediately fled.

The guards patrolling in the distance, seeing this scene, quickly left.

When General Qiao was on the battlefield, full of fighting spirit and momentum, who wouldn't be afraid?

Eunuch Huang.

The emperor's most trusted confidant; wherever he is, the emperor is sure to be nearby.

Trying to claim credit is impossible; all the credit will be kept by Eunuch Huang. If there is even the slightest mistake, a scapegoat can be found within a hundred miles.

This is what makes Eunuch Huang so terrifying.

Qiao Yuchen.

hehe.

This is the most terrifying big shot.

He went to Fuzhou and only returned a few days ago, but he caused panic throughout the capital.

Many people in the capital are now dead, and many have gone mad. They know it must be related to Qiao Yuchen. Unfortunately, they know it all but have no evidence. That's what makes him the most terrifying big shot.

While the three were competing, the door to the Imperial Study was suddenly opened.

The three of them immediately looked over and saw Chen Siyuan, who seemed to be stunned.

What shocked them even more was that Chen Siyuan was holding a bright yellow box in her hands.

Looking at its shape and form, even Qiao Yuchen, who had only been in the imperial court for a short time, knew exactly what was inside.

Those in the know, including Eunuch Huang and General Qiao, could no longer remain calm.

How could the prince give something so important to Chen Siyuan?

How is that possible?

Is the Emperor really getting old? Is he really failing?

Otherwise, how could such an important thing be entrusted to Chen Siyuan?

These past few days, General Qiao and Eunuch Huang have been by the Emperor's side. They are well aware of the Emperor's actions, but they simply cannot believe that the vast Shang Kingdom has been handed over to Chen Siyuan.

At that moment, they were unaware of just how insane the emperor truly was.

In Chen Siyuan's hands, it's not just the future of the Shang Kingdom that's in her hands, but the future of the entire Shang Kingdom.

Chen Siyuan also felt the weight of the box, and her heart felt heavy. She didn't know how to react. Holding the box in both hands, she looked at Qiao Yuchen with a very aggrieved expression.

Tears streamed down my face.

She felt that the emperor was really going to kill her.

She had heard of this in her past life, but she thought it was just a rumor. Now, she felt wronged even to cry.

Why, why did this happen to me?

When Chen Siyuan opens it and sees the power inside, she will truly be driven mad!