Zhu Yuanzhang was so heartbroken he felt like he was going to faint; his mind was consumed by rage, and he made a series of tumultuous vows in his heart—
If he catches that corrupt scoundrel, he'll squeeze every last drop of oil out of him—100,000, no, 200,000 taels of silver.
The most urgent task was to deal with Liu Xian. Zhu Yuanzhang dared not be careless. Liu Xian was coming with great force, and it was impossible for him to just pay up the money and let bygones be bygones. If he were in Liu Xian's shoes, he would not let her go so easily either.
Summon Princess Nongyu? No, Zhu Yuanzhang immediately rejected the idea. Nongyu was the foundation of the royal family, and besides, well, they couldn't defeat her.
Zhu Yuanzhang gathered his thoughts and was about to speak.
Then, Liu Xian gently exhaled a breath of fragrance as sweet as orchids, and the entire hall was instantly filled with this rich aroma, as if it were being overwhelmed by flowers.
The moment Zhu Yuanzhang smelled it, he realized something was wrong. The fragrance didn't seem like a natural floral scent, and it even made him feel a little dizzy.
In mid-air, he sprayed cheap perfume vigorously, which made him sneeze. He then comforted himself, thinking that he could get a kickback from the discount on cheap goods.
Could it be snake venom? Zhu Yuanzhang's pupils contracted, and he asked innocently while subtly holding his breath:
"Does Consort Liu find the smell here unpleasant? Why don't we go to my palace together to discuss this?"
"Your Majesty, why pretend to be deaf and dumb? This time, it's your side that broke the contract. Do you think I'm so easy to bully?"
Liu Xian gave a sarcastic smile, her slender, fair hands slowly combing through her white hair, and said with a playful tone:
"This incense poison is called 'A Dream of the Mortal World.' It is not very toxic; those who are poisoned will only have nightmares every night."
—If the emperor doesn't know what's good for him, Ling Xiao still has enough money to buy some nightmare pills out of his own pocket.
"Now, we can talk about my compensation."
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