Chapter 90 Dad, he's playing you!
"What's going on? It's been two days, and there's still no sign of anything!" Shan Yurou was so impatient that she smashed everything in the house to pieces!
In an instant, the room was a mess, with broken porcelain and scattered books everywhere.
"Rou'er, your top priority right now is cultivation!" Shan Mingyuan said solemnly, his eyes exuding an undeniable authority.
He was also surprised that Sun Hee was still alive.
He went to the Assassin's Guild in person, and without saying a word, they brought the assassin's body to him and asked him to examine it.
Then, he arranged for his men to poison Sun Hee, and the men made a solemn promise that they would see Sun Hee drink it with their own eyes!
Two days later, Shanxi was still lively and perfectly fine, which made Shanmingyuan feel like he had been tricked.
He quickly sent someone to summon the servant to his side!
Shan Mingyuan's face was ashen, his eyes glaring at the servant. He demanded sharply, "What kind of work is this? I spent so much money to have you poison him, and you can't even do this simple thing right!"
The servant was so frightened that his legs went weak. He knelt on the ground with a thud, kowtowing repeatedly, and said firmly, "Master, I... I really poisoned it! I saw Shanxi drink that cup of tea with my own eyes, I absolutely did not see wrong!"
His voice trembled slightly, and his eyes were filled with fear and grievance.
Shan Mingyuan frowned, his eyes filled with suspicion. He paced around the servants and said coldly, "Since you say you poisoned him, why is Shanxi still perfectly fine?"
Shan Yurou stood to the side with her arms crossed and a mocking smile on her lips, sneering, "You didn't take the money, did you? Are you just trying to fool my father?"
The servant was so anxious that tears were almost streaming down his face. He shook his head desperately and said, "Master, I swear to God, I really did poison him!"
"I don't know why Shanxi is alright. Maybe she's just lucky, or... or maybe she has some kind of antidote?"
Shan Yurou didn't believe it at all. Her eyebrows furrowed, her almond eyes widened, and she shouted angrily, "Bullshit! What lucky life, what antidote? I think you didn't poison me at all! You're a liar, daring to play tricks on my father!"
"Father, how dare he lie to you! Kill him! This kind of person is not worth keeping alive; keeping him around will only bring trouble!" Shan Yurou glared fiercely at the servant, her eyes filled with murderous intent.
Upon hearing this, the servant was terrified. He clung to Shan Mingyuan's leg, crying out, "Master, spare me! I really poisoned it! If you don't believe me, you can check the teacup; there will definitely be traces of poison on it!"
Shan Mingyuan hesitated for a moment, but...
He can't get in at all. Now, Shanrou and Yurou are all being turned away!
If he could get in, he wouldn't have needed to bribe his servants to poison the animals!
"Father, he deliberately lied to you." Shan Yurou glared fiercely at the servant.
Not hearing the news of Shanxi's death enraged her to the extreme, and the anger in her heart burned like a raging fire.
Enraged, she drew a sharp dagger from her waist and stabbed the servant directly at him.
The servant never expected that Shan Yurou would attack him; the moment he was stabbed in the chest, blood gushed out.
His eyes widened as he stared intently at Shan Yurou, muttering, "You...you'll get your comeuppance..."
After saying this, he collapsed to the ground and died.
Shan Yurou looked at the dead servant with no pity in her eyes, only contempt for trash: "Useless! You can't even do this little thing right, what use are you!"
With the grand competition just around the corner, she hadn't even been able to fulfill this small wish. The frustration and anger in her heart felt like a huge boulder, making it hard for her to breathe.
"Alright, go and focus on your cultivation. Leave this to me," Shan Mingyuan said with a disapproving look.
He didn't have many men to begin with, and now that another one has died, it will be difficult for him to find out anything about Shanxi in the future.
The next day was the day of the grand examination.
Inside the palace, lanterns and decorations were everywhere, and flowers were in full bloom, creating a lively and festive atmosphere.
The palace gates were wide open, and a red carpet stretched from the gates all the way to the banquet hall. On both sides stood the Imperial Guards, their figures upright and straight, holding long spears and with firm gazes, like statues cast in steel.
Inside the main hall, it was bustling with activity and a scene of great prosperity.
The palace maids, with their graceful figures, carried exquisite trays laden with all sorts of delicacies and fine wines. They moved with light steps through the crowd.
The emperor sat upright on the high dragon throne, wearing a bright yellow dragon robe and a jade crown, looking majestic and solemn.
The Southern Dynasty people, led by the Crown Prince, took their seats. They were dressed in magnificent clothes and had an extraordinary demeanor. They sat on the right side of the banquet table.
The one on the left leading the group is the Crown Prince of the Dynasty.
He wore a pale yellow brocade robe embroidered with exquisite cloud patterns, a gold belt around his waist, and black boots, making him look noble and elegant.
He smiled slightly, a confident smile playing on his lips, as he gazed at the Southern Dynasty's crown prince from afar.
The two men's seats were cleverly arranged in a straight line, which not only highlighted their equal status but also made it easier for them to toast each other, thus enhancing the friendship between the two countries.
Shan Yurou should have sat below with the Shan family, but the Crown Prince was concerned about her, and the Emperor had bestowed a marriage upon her. In addition, she also needed to participate in the competition today. Therefore, a seat next to the Crown Prince was specially arranged for her.
This also means that the position of Crown Princess is undoubtedly hers.
Seeing this, Shan Yurou was extremely pleased with herself. Dressed in a gorgeous pink dress and wearing a gold hairpin, she walked past Shanxi with proud steps, her eyes full of contempt and disdain.
The moment she sat down on the upper right, Shan Yurou tilted her head back slightly, looking as arrogant as if the whole world was at her feet. The sense of satisfaction and pride in looking down on everyone made her cheeks flush with excitement.
The woman, who was both kind and gentle, took her seat with a smug look on her face when the Seventh Prince, Jun Yan, arrived.
Today, Jun Yan was dressed in a white robe, exuding elegance and otherworldly charm, like a celestial being descended to earth.
As soon as she appeared, she attracted the attention of many noble ladies who gazed at her from afar, their eyes filled with amazement.
When Jun Yan arrived, he did not perform any formalities but went directly to the top of the table.
Upon seeing this, the emperor frowned, somewhat displeased, but still immediately ordered seating to be arranged.
Jun Yan is the Crown Prince's seventh uncle, whose seniority is far above that of the Crown Prince, and his position must also be above that of the Crown Prince.
However, after the seating arrangements were made, Junyan smiled and beckoned to Shanxi, saying in a gentle voice, "Come sit here, the view is good from here."
As soon as Jun Yan made his greeting, one of the Crown Prince's henchmen mocked, "Seventh Prince, a lazy man who doesn't know how to cultivate, is also interested in this competition?"
The implication is that a good-for-nothing who doesn't even cultivate shouldn't come out and embarrass himself, and shouldn't spoil the fun of this competition.
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