Upon seeing this scene, Lu Xiaoyao staggered.
She was very dedicated to earning money, racking her brains to seduce the emperor.
The emperor's expression didn't change at all.
So, I prepared all this just so you two could show off your love?
But Lu Xiaoyao is Lu Xiaoyao after all. Although she felt extremely humiliated at this moment and doubted her charm for a moment, she quickly regained her composure and performed the rest of the dance perfectly.
The Minister of War had been paying close attention to Gu Mu's reaction, but Gu Mu's response was lukewarm.
"How is that possible?" The Minister of War's expression changed, a hint of astonishment flashing across his face. He knew that Lu Xiaoyao's beauty, comparable to the Empress's, was a rare find. Even if His Highness was devoted, how could he remain unmoved by such a peerless beauty and such a captivating performance?
But he didn't know that this wasn't the first time Gu Mu had seen Lu Xiaoyao.
He had seen Lu Xiaoyao at her ugliest and most embarrassing moments, so how could he possibly be moved by her?
It's like a wild and unruly maid suddenly changing into a ladylike dress and striking poses in front of him, or a silly person suddenly speaking politely—it just makes people want to laugh.
Although the Minister of War intended for Gu Mu to take Lu Xiaoyao as his concubine, he was merely a subject, and could only keep these thoughts to himself.
But at this time,
Just as Lu Xiaoyao was about to leave the field...
Shen Ling suddenly cried out in surprise, pointing at the dining table in front of them, and asked with a pale face, "What is this?"
Shen Ling's exclamation drew everyone's attention. Everyone looked over, and at first glance, there was nothing there. But upon closer inspection, they saw that there was some light green liquid on the fruit in front of them.
Because it's on green fruit, it's hard to spot at first glance unless you look closely.
"This is... someone poisoned me?" Shen Ling looked up at Gu Mu in a panic, her lips trembling as if she were terrified.
Gu Mu watched Shen Ling's acting, which was comparable to an Oscar.
He knew Shen Ling too well; she was a ruthless character who could kill without batting an eye.
Moreover, no one knows more about poisons than her.
Just because of this little bit of green liquid in front of you? You're scared like this?
It's an act!
Because of his understanding, Gu Mu immediately recognized Shen Ling's superb acting skills.
What else could he do? He was just doing his best to play along.
"Who did this?" Gu Mu asked in a deep voice, frowning.
Shen Ling used this trick brilliantly; although she herself had poisoned him, she managed to frame the Minister of War.
This allows Gu Mu to seize the opportunity to remove the piece that represents the big fish.
"Your Majesty, there was no problem when I ate it before, it only just started. If it weren't for my sharp eyes..." Shen Ling said, a look of lingering fear appearing on her face.
"Your Majesty, that means it was that dancer who did it! Only that dancer was near Your Majesty's table just now," said an official who had always disliked the Minister of War.
"You're talking nonsense!" The Minister of War's veins bulged. He would never do something so risky. Their original plan was to have Lu Xiaoyao get close to the Emperor, and then slowly devise a plan and act according to circumstances.
So without his orders, how could Lu Xiaoyao possibly poison the Emperor? She had no reason to do so...
Wait a minute... The Minister of War suddenly remembered that they didn't even know Lu Xiaoyao's background, so how could he be sure that Lu Xiaoyao had no reason?
This is not necessarily a docile and obedient pawn.
Thinking of this, the Minister of War looked at Lu Xiaoyao suspiciously, his eyes filled with murderous intent: "Your Majesty, I implore you to investigate this matter thoroughly. If she truly poisoned me, then she deserves to die! But if not, I beg the person who just slandered me to apologize to me!"
"I only have a reasonable suspicion, why are you getting so worked up?" the person who had previously suspected the Minister of War said sarcastically.
......
For a time, the imperial court was in complete chaos.
Therefore, regardless of status, position, or age, when it comes to being serious, everyone can be just like a child.
Gu Mu met Shen Ling's gaze, and they smiled at each other.
Shen Ling, however, still pretended to be frightened, appearing to be a bronze-level player but actually a king.
Only when he met Gu Mu's gaze would he reveal a hint of hidden merit and fame.
Girls in female-oriented novels are indeed terrifying.
“Since we’re going to investigate thoroughly, the Minister of War’s cousin is the prime suspect. Detain her first, then investigate her background and who she’s been associating with recently, to see if she has any motives.” Gu Mu said, looking at the Minister of War with a half-smile.
The Minister of War was pale.
He dared to have Lu Xiaoyao impersonate his cousin to seduce His Highness, which shows he had made some preparations.
Even if an investigation is conducted, the result will still be that Lu Xiaoyao is a cousin from another place.
But all of this is based on the premise that Lu Xiaoyao has no intention of harming the emperor.
Once a king is assassinated, it's no longer a simple investigation.
The preparations made by the Minister of War beforehand were like a paper wall, easily breached.
He slumped into the chair, his face pale.
At this point, it's no longer important whether Lu Xiaoyao poisoned him or not. Even if Lu Xiaoyao didn't poison him, the person who did will secretly sabotage things and make him take the blame.
The Emperor will surely find out that Lu Xiaoyao is not his cousin, and then he will be unable to defend himself.
Moreover, he already harbored the intention to kill the emperor. If the emperor were to search for him, he would surely find a flaw in his plan.
So even if Lu Xiaoyao didn't poison him, he still deceived the emperor by saying that Lu Xiaoyao was his cousin.
That's enough to get him beheaded.
......
Lu Xiaoyao was taken away and imprisoned.
Before leaving, Lu Xiaoyao didn't forget her mission and looked back at Gu Mu with a deep gaze.
His eyes were filled with feigned helplessness and grievance.
"This emperor looks so familiar... I feel like I've seen him somewhere before..." Lu Xiaoyao muttered to herself.
Suddenly, a masked face appeared in my mind.
Just thinking about that face made Lu Xiaoyao's heart ache.
For some reason, that masked face kept lingering in her mind.
Could it be that she is lovesick?
But how could that be? She'd never even seen that person's face.
Or is it that... the more mysterious something is, the more alluring it becomes?
"But all I know about him is that he's a doctor. If he disappears from my life, I don't know where to look for him in this vast world..."
Looking into the Emperor's eyes, which resembled those of the doctor, Lu Xiaoyao sighed and let them take her away to be imprisoned.
"Your Majesty, you must investigate this matter thoroughly... Otherwise, the thought that someone is plotting against Your Majesty, and we don't even know who that person is, will keep me up at night." Shen Ling said weakly, wiping away her tears.
As he looked at the Minister of War's pale face, a smug smile appeared on his lips, hidden behind a handkerchief.
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