Xiang Linyuan had guards stationed outside the garden. When he called, they immediately led their men to clean up the corpses in the garden.
Si Jin accompanied Xiang Linyuan to pay respects to his mother, and they didn't leave together until evening.
Xiang Linyuan had his guards throw all the corpses back onto his carriage and take them back to the palace ahead of time, claiming they were gifts for him.
The Empress had already returned to her carriage, anxiously waiting for Si Jin to return.
It is said that Xiang Yinghan urgently summoned him.
Si Jin wasn't particularly surprised.
Xiang Yinghan was probably angered by Xiang Linyuan's "gift" and asked him to do a detailed questioning.
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The Imperial Palace, Taiji Hall.
In preparation for welcoming Si Jin, Xiang Yinghan had someone prepare a medicinal meal well in advance.
It is said that this medicinal diet contains the best "antidote to all poisons" from the southern border, and all kinds of Gu magic will surely collapse as soon as they encounter it.
Xiang Yinghan's eyes were gloomy as he laid out the dishes one by one.
After setting out the food and drinks, he let out a long sigh of relief and leaned back comfortably in his chair.
Just as I was thinking this, a knock came suddenly.
The head steward, Eunuch Li, came over with small, quick steps to report.
Xiang Yinghan instantly perked up, sat up straight, and waved his hand, saying:
"Quickly summon them in; you may leave."
Si Jin and the Empress entered the palace together.
Xiang Yinghan spoke only a few words to the Empress before letting her leave, leaving only Si Jin behind.
Si Jin looked at him: "Why is Your Majesty in such a hurry to bring us back?"
Xiang Yinghan raised his hand, gesturing for Si Jin to sit down at the table:
"Your birthday banquet is in a few days. I specially ordered the imperial kitchen to prepare a few dishes. Please try them and see if they suit your taste."
Si Jin blinked, picked up a piece of beef, and carefully examined its color.
Use your divine sense to communicate with Xiao Yao and let the system determine the ingredients inside.
Upon discovering the existence of an antidote, I almost burst out laughing—
It turns out that Xiang Yinghan believed that he sided with Xiang Linyuan because Xiang Linyuan had poisoned him.
How naive and pathetic.
Then why not... tease him a little?
Si Jin seemed completely unsuspecting and obediently ate the piece of beef.
Despite the cold weather, Xiang Ying kept offering toasts and serving food.
Only after watching the incense stick burn out completely did I finally feel relieved.
Just as he was about to verify the result, Si Jin splashed a cup of wine directly onto his face.
Wine drops trickled down his face, soaking the emperor's outer robe; he looked utterly disheveled.
Si Jin suddenly stood up, without any politeness:
"Isn't it beneath Your Majesty's dignity to do this? It's not quite appropriate."
Xiang Yinghan was stunned by the glass of wine splashed on him.
The wine stung my eyes, and it took me a long time to open them.
He quickly wiped his face, then, enraged and embarrassed, slammed his fist on the table and stood up:
"Yue Sijin! You're becoming more and more lawless!"
"Do you remember when you assassinated the late emperor, it was I who helped you overturn the verdict?"
"Your current glory is all given to you by me. I can give you these things, and I can also drag you down!"
"I will not hold your birthday banquet in a few days. I will immediately announce your crimes to the world and banish you from the palace, demoting you to a commoner!!!"
He spoke these words with such self-righteousness, just waiting for Si Jin to kneel down and bow her head to admit her mistake.
To everyone's surprise, the boy remained as arrogant as ever, enunciating each word clearly:
"Great, I'm already tired of this palace."
"Since Your Majesty has spoken, I will move out today."
Xiang Yinghan was shocked, clearly not expecting Si Jin to say that.
Has Yue Sijin gone mad?
This is the imperial palace, where all the world's riches and honors converge. He just wants to leave like that?!
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