However, this method is rather clumsy. It would be best if Mu Sijin could be injured. Even if she couldn't, it would still count as completing an assassination mission assigned by the system.
Didn't the system tell him to make the assassination a big deal?
The Empress Dowager happened to be there too; the bigger the commotion, the easier it would be for the subsequent plans.
Thinking this, Shen Zhiyu urged impatiently, "Minister Mu, you don't recognize this medicine either, do you?"
"I know him." Si Jin wanted to see what he was up to: "This medicine has anti-inflammatory and calming effects and can be used in medicine."
"Alright." Shen Zhiyu said, "Then hurry up and brew it, and send it over to the Crown Prince."
The imperial physician accepted the order and went out. A short while later, he brought up the poison laced with arsenic and presented it to Si Jin with both hands.
Following what he had discussed with Shen Zhiyu beforehand, he spoke tremblingly: "Um... Young Master, this is the first time this old minister has used this medicine. I don't know if it has any other adverse effects. I would be grateful if you could take a look."
So that's what they were waiting for.
Shen Zhiyu immediately continued his act: "Useless thing! How could I let the young master try this medicine? It's my own son, I'll do it myself!"
As he spoke, he made a gesture as if to pick up the medicine bowl.
He knew very well that Si Jin was a loyal person, and if he said those words, that bitch would definitely rush to test the medicine.
Great! The plan is about to succeed!
Shen Zhiyu waited with great hope, but even as the medicine bowl was brought to her lips, Si Jin remained indifferent, not uttering a single word.
This left Shen Zhiyu feeling extremely frustrated. His hand, holding the medicine bowl, froze awkwardly in mid-air, and he hesitated to swallow the arsenic.
Wait a minute, why isn't Mu Sijin trying to take it from him?
He's the Emperor! That vile woman dares to let anything happen to him...
Shen Zhiyu was at a loss and was thinking of a solution when Si Jin added, "Why isn't Your Majesty drinking? Isn't it because you love your son so much? Drink up!"
"Exactly." The Empress Dowager disapproved of Shen Zhiyu's cowardly behavior: "That's not arsenic, it's not like it could poison you. Who's going to test medicine on your own son?"
Shen Zhiyu shuddered at the Empress Dowager's shout, his hand trembled, and he almost put the medicine in his mouth. His heart nearly stopped from fright.
He swallowed hard, deliberately spilling some of the medicine, before hurriedly saying, "It's all...it's all my fault for being careless. Imperial Physician, quickly, go and get another bowl."
As he spoke, he hurriedly gestured to the imperial physician to take the poison away.
No, the plan won't work. How could Mu Sijin change her personality so drastically?
He can't kill anyone, but he can't risk getting himself involved!
But Si Jin wouldn't give him the chance. She naturally took two steps, bypassed the imperial physician, and took the medicine.
“Well, it’s all spilled anyway, it’s a waste to throw it away. If we’re going to test the medicine, why don’t we…” Si Jin’s eyes darted around, and her gaze finally landed on a gray rabbit outside the hall.
He pointed and said, "Let the rabbit come. It's just an animal anyway, so it doesn't matter if it dies."
Animals?
That was the Crown Prince's favorite gray rabbit. He had raised it for over two years, and even killed several palace maids who accidentally kicked it.
"Yes." Si Jin smiled: "That's why I transformed the gray rabbit here, to kill it right in front of the little prince!"
He turned around and approached the gray rabbit step by step, his official boots making a "clattering" sound on the hard stone ground.
Hearing the Crown Prince feigning illness to harm others, he became increasingly terrified and secretly peeked through a crack in his eye.
Little bunny, run! That big idiot is going to hurt you, run!
Seeing the gray rabbit hop away, he was so happy he almost laughed out loud.
Hmph <(｀^′)＞ Anyway, Father Emperor said he was going to poison Mu Sijin, so he can just lie there and watch that idiot die. Hehe, Father Emperor is really amazing!
The next moment, Sheng Linyuan enthusiastically grabbed the rabbit's ears and lifted the gray rabbit over.
"Just passing by, young master, are you looking for a rabbit?"
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