Everyone was afraid that the Emperor would get angry when they heard Qingyao's words. Unexpectedly, the Emperor laughed and said, "Come on, let's start the banquet!"
Everyone looked at the Emperor in surprise, then at Qingyao, and they were all wondering in their hearts.
The prince thought Qingyao liked him and was making excuses for him, but the emperor knew that Qingyao was really hungry and was afraid that his wife would go hungry, so he spared the prince and ordered the banquet to begin. There was no rush anyway, as there were many big shows to watch at today's banquet.
As the servants brought in pot after pot of exquisite meals, Qingyao glanced at the Emperor, and the Emperor understood what Qingyao meant.
The Emperor casually picked up his chopsticks and took a bite first. Qingyao then joined everyone else in eating. Qingyao was the only one in the audience who was really thinking about eating, and she was the only one who was eating happily. The others tasted the delicious food in their mouths, but it was like chewing wax, full of bitterness.
At this time, Qingyao was almost half full when a maid suddenly brought a glass of wine and placed it on Qingyao's table. Qingyao looked at the maid, then picked up the glass and smelled it. She despised this despicable method in her heart. It was drugging again, and there was nothing new except drugging.
Not knowing whether this was sent by Xu Qingqing or Qing Siyuan, Qingyao immediately looked up at Xu Qingqing, then at Qing Siyuan. Both of them had something to hide, so when they saw Qingyao looking at them, they subconsciously tensed up, fearing that Qingyao would see through them.
At this time, Xiaoyi came out and said, "Grandfather, there are two kinds of drugs in this wine. One was put in by Qing Siyuan, and the other was put in by Xu Qingqing. Both of them are aphrodisiacs."
After hearing what Xiaoyi said, Qingyao said disdainfully: "Xiaoyi, can you transfer the effect of this medicine into the two cups?"
Xiaoyi patted his chest and said, "Of course I can. You know, I haven't played any role since I bound you. I usually just monitor and locate you. Now I'm finally useful." Xiaoyi quickly promised that he would do it.
Then, after Xiaoyi transferred all the medicine in the cup to Xu Qingqing and Qing Siyuan's cups, she pretended to be drunk and went to the guest room arranged by the Prince's Mansion with the help of her maid.
The Emperor looked at Qingyao and smiled. He also wanted to find a chance to slip away, but he didn't expect Dongzhu to come to the Emperor quietly and tell him that his master asked him to watch a show later and not to leave his seat. When someone called him, he could follow everyone to watch the show. The Emperor knew what Qingyao was planning and could only sit in his seat obediently.
Xu Qingqing and Qing Siyuan watched Qingyao being helped down the stairs, a flicker of excitement on their faces. "It's done!" Then, while everyone wasn't paying attention, they quietly left the table. They wanted to see if Qingyao had really been set up. If so, they would call the Crown Prince to watch the show unfold.
Qingyao was supported by her maid and came to a guest room. The maid had just put Qingyao on the bed and left. At this time, Dongxue appeared and leaned slightly towards Qingyao. Qingyao sat up and said, "Go and check if there is any man coming soon. Also, bring the prince to me."
Dongxue responded and immediately leaned back, while Qingyao slowly opened the door and walked out. At this moment, she no longer looked drunk, but was completely sober.
A short while later, Dongxue returned to report, "There are two men hiding in the mansion. They were summoned by Xu Qingqing and Qing Siyuan. While their plans are similar, they haven't communicated with each other. I wonder if they're also targeting you. Now that the two men have been apprehended, what should be done with them?"
Then Qingyao curled her lips into a cold smile and said, "Did the prince bring it?"
Dong Zhu immediately stepped forward and reported: "Master, the prince has been brought here."
Qing Yao ordered Qing Siyuan, Xu Qingqing, the two men, and the prince to be drugged and locked in a room.
Upon hearing this, Dong Zhu and others immediately leaned forward and answered "yes", and then did as they were told.
After a while, Xu Qingqing and Qing Siyuan, who were on their way, were caught by Dong Zhu and thrown into the place where Qingyao had just been. Then he drugged the five of them, and soon sounds came from the room.
Qingyao looked at the closed door, a hint of coldness flashed in her eyes. This was a real gift. I wonder if everyone will be satisfied with the gift she gave after today?
After the matter fermented for a while and it was confirmed that there was no way out, Qingyao asked Dongzhu to inform the Emperor.
The Emperor received Dong Zhu's message. With just one glance, Li Cheng knew what the Emperor was thinking. He then pretended to step forward and bowed to the Emperor, saying, "Your Majesty, are you going back to the palace now, or should you take a short rest before continuing?"
Upon hearing this, the Emperor shook his hand and said, "Let's take a break before continuing. By the way, where is the Crown Prince?"
Li Cheng replied, "The Crown Prince has just left the table and hasn't returned for a while. I wonder if something has happened. I will send someone to look for him right away."
When Prince Zhennan heard the emperor mention the prince, he subconsciously sat up straight, fearing that something might happen to the prince. He immediately stopped the eunuch Li Cheng from asking someone to look for the prince, and said that he would go to look for the prince himself.
How could the Emperor give them a chance? He said, "Prince Zhennan, it's just a simple task, not a big deal. What are you afraid of? Since the Crown Prince is the host today, it's not right for him to leave now."
When Prince Zhennan heard the emperor's words, his face was full of displeasure and he subconsciously knelt on the ground. Li Cheng took the opportunity to ask the eunuch to find the prince. Soon the eunuch came hurriedly and leaned over to Li Cheng and whispered something in his ear.
Li Chen's face changed, and he quickly leaned over to whisper something in the Emperor's ear.
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com