How can anyone possibly withstand this?
The new emperor clearly hadn't expected Qi Yunxiao to be so unmoved, and his eyes narrowed slightly.
"Hmm? You mean I'm bad at judging people?"
That's terrifying. Who would dare to admit it?
Qi Yunxiao was so frightened that he broke out in a cold sweat. Just as he was about to say something, he heard a faint bell sound from behind the dragon throne.
The new emperor's expression stiffened slightly: "Uh... hahaha! You're being too modest!"
"To be able to open Guiyunlou all over the country, that's a real skill! When I was still a prince, I often dined at Guiyunlou with people!"
Qi Yunxiao: "???"
What's going on?
He looked suspiciously behind the dragon throne, but couldn't see if there was anyone there.
Listen carefully, but you can't hear any breathing sounds from behind the dragon throne.
Could it just be a coincidence?
Is it a bell on the dress of a palace maid or imperial concubine?
Suppressing his doubts, Qi Yunxiao could only bow and say, "Thank you, Your Majesty! If Your Majesty enjoys the food, I can have Guiyunlou regularly send you some of your favorite flavors."
"Uh... okay! Bring over some sweet and sour pork and braised pork knuckle." The new emperor actually agreed! And he even specifically ordered the dishes!
Qi Yunxiao hurriedly agreed, and the emperor and his minister exchanged a few more meaningless official compliments before taking their leave.
Something's not right!
Qi Yunxiao continued his journey to Guiyun Tower, lost in thought.
"Eleventh, go and investigate who His Majesty often brought when he dined at Guiyun Tower back when he was still a prince. Did he frequently order braised pork knuckle and sweet and sour pork?"
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