I really don't know where Kongming got the guts. Isn't he afraid that the people of Yunshui Temple will come all the way from afar to seek revenge and fight him to the death after they find out about this?
In my opinion, his reckless behavior will eventually bring him retribution.
At this moment, the officials in the court heard about the conversation between Qin Qianluo and 001, and their faces were all covered with gloom.
While they didn't fully understand the specific effects and harms of most of the materials used in alchemy, they were very familiar with boy's urine and placenta.
The thought that such filth was used by Kongming to refine so-called elixirs and that he even dared to present them to the emperor for him to consume made the ministers feel nauseous.
Placenta is somewhat understandable, but the thought of children's urine is disgusting. Although it has some medicinal value, it still makes people want to vomit.
The ministers inwardly scoffed: "This kind of thing can be used to prolong life? It's utterly ridiculous and absurd!"
Then they heard that if the emperor took this pill, he would likely lose his life within one or two years. The faces of the officials became increasingly gloomy and grim, as if a storm was about to break.
They secretly wondered: What exactly is Kongming's intention? How dare he openly poison the emperor? This is a crime punishable by the extermination of nine generations of his family!
His audacity is so great, could it be that someone is behind him? Or has he been bribed by another country to assassinate the emperor and disrupt the order of our dynasty?
Whatever the reason, his behavior today is truly a sign that he's tired of living, and he should not be let off easily.
The emperor sat upright on the majestic dragon throne, his eyes filled with a dark and gloomy look, as if they could drip water.
He stared intently at Kongming, who stood in the center of the hall, his gaze as sharp as a tangible blade, as if trying to see right through him.
He had just heard that Kongming had brought the elixir of immortality, and thought it was a blessing from heaven that his wish for immortality was about to be fulfilled. He was filled with joy and anticipation.
However, now that the truth has come out, he is shocked to realize that he almost fell into the deadly trap of such a treacherous villain.
This person not only falsified his identity, but also used counterfeit and poisonous elixirs. He dared to be so audacious as to deceive the emperor right under his nose. His crimes are truly unforgivable!
If it weren't for that little girl, wouldn't I have passed away in a year or two? What would become of this empire then?
Moreover, this is under the condition that the thief does not increase the dosage. If he were to recklessly increase the amount of poison in the pills, what would happen?
I fear I won't even survive six months before I die, leaving behind the still-naive crown prince and the people of the world.
Thinking this, a cold glint flashed in the emperor's eyes, and a strong killing intent arose. His hands gripped the armrests of the dragon throne tightly, and his knuckles turned white from the force.
He seemed to be trying his best to suppress his anger so as not to lash out on the spot and let the little girl know.
The Crown Prince and the Second Prince, their faces also ashen, stood to the side, their fists clenched, secretly furious.
They thought to themselves: This madman dares to plot against the emperor and openly cheat people in the court, right in front of everyone. He is simply audacious and lawless!
This is not only a great disrespect to the Emperor, but also a blatant provocation against the dignity of our imperial family.
If we do not severely punish such a madman today, how can we deter the villains inside and outside the court in the future? And how can we guarantee the safety of the Emperor and the stability of our dynasty?
Ning Shuyao, who stayed in the capital because of Qin Qianluo, was also standing on one side of the main hall.
Her gaze toward Kongming was full of hostility, as if Kongming were the most hateful person in the world.
He secretly rejoiced that Qin Qianluo had pointed out the elixir in Kongming's mouth in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Then, she secretly glanced at Qin Qianluo, her eyes filled with gratitude.
She thought to herself: This Qin Qianluo is just as my third brother said, she is the lucky star of Tianxuan!
If it weren't for her, who knows how much trouble this elixir would have caused today.
The third prince escaped a calamity this time, if not for the fact that his position as a prince was already at the top and there was no way to rise further.
It seems that the Third Prince will bestow lavish rewards upon her this time to commend her for saving his life.
Kongming, who was in the main hall, was already so frightened that his legs went weak and he trembled uncontrollably.
Large beads of sweat rolled down his forehead, and his eyes were filled with terror and despair.
The voice, which seemed to come from nowhere, was like the whisper of a demon, revealing all his plans without missing a single detail.
At first, he still held onto a sliver of hope, secretly praying that only he could hear the voice, thinking that he would be favored in the future.
They then had to do everything in their power to find the owner of the voice and eliminate him completely to prevent future troubles.
However, he noticed the varied expressions on the faces of the officials around him, some shocked, some angry, and some contemptuous.
And the emperor's murderous gaze, like a tangible, cold glint, shot towards him, and Kongming knew that he was completely finished this time.
Wealth and honor were out of his reach, and even the possibility of saving his life was highly questionable.
After all, when the emperor is angry, millions will die and rivers of blood will flow. And now he has committed such a heinous crime of deceiving the emperor right here in front of the Golden Palace.
To think you can escape unscathed is simply wishful thinking.
Anger flickered across the emperor's face as he gripped the armrests of the dragon throne with such force that it seemed he wanted to crush them.
His chest heaved slightly as he desperately suppressed the raging anger burning within him, his deep eyes flashing with a cold light.
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