C83 (1/2)
The Emperor An's plan was exactly as what she had guessed.
That cup of poisonous tea was actually used to threaten her and was not something that could be revealed. Furthermore, once this matter was over, in order to consolidate her divinity, Emperor An would not give her the antidote.
Only the mouths of the dead were the most firm!
Emperor An only thought that she was still the original owner who was easily deceived. Unexpectedly, she had already seen through his tricks!
Su Li suppressed his emotions and looked at the Emperor An in surprise, ”Your majesty, what does that mean?”
”Literally.” Emperor An knocked on the table, ”There was bitter poison in that tea just now. If you keep to your ways and help me settle this matter, I will naturally give you the antidote, otherwise …”
Emperor An did not finish his words, they were full of threat.
Su Li fearfully swallowed his saliva. ”Bitter poison is the poison that ranks first, your majesty, please spare my life …”
All along, this poison was only controlled by the Emperor of Southern Spirit Kingdom, and was a weapon used to consolidate the authority of the Emperor.
”If you do this for me, I will naturally not make things difficult for you. I will even give you a reward.”
Su Li raised his head and looked at Emperor An, then lowered his head, pretending to be confused by the word 'reward'.
Emperor An glanced at Su Li, and continued, ”The bitter poison will take effect six hours later.”
In other words, he only gave her six hours. Whether she lived or died was up to her!
Su Li grinded his teeth, and continued to act in silence.
I believe that you're a smart person, and you know how to handle this matter. Your case is like that of a god, and I also don't want to lose a talent like you. You better take care of yourself …
”Yes.” Su Li respectfully withdrew.
After Su Li left, Mo Ying who was in charge of following her in the dark appeared out of thin air.
”Your subordinate pays his respects to the Emperor.”
”How's the investigation going?” Emperor An frowned, the aura of a ruler descending upon the world suddenly increased.
”Shadow Sect has been investigating this entire time, but they have no leads. It might not be easy to find out within six hours.”
The Emperor An started to knock the table again, of course he could not place the bet on Su Li alone. The Shadow Clan was a power that he had personally raised, and they often worked for State Grandmaster, who had the authority to protect him.
It was just that everything happened so suddenly, that he took the risk to pull Su Li in …
”Did he do it?”
”It doesn't seem like it was done by the Fifth Prince, the case is too shocking, the citizens will inevitably think about it like that.”
”It's good that he didn't do it. If he did, then the entire city wouldn't be able to contain him …”
”Your majesty, your subordinate has something he doesn't understand. Should I ask?”
”Speak.”
”Su Li was able to avoid the turtledove poison, and also helped the Fifth Prince cure the poison. From this subordinate's perspective, her detoxification methods are extremely brilliant, if this bitter poison cannot trouble her, then the authority of the Lord National Advisor …”
”Send more people to keep an eye on her. Kill her if you discover any ulterior motives!”
When Su Li walked out of the Imperial Study, Eunuch Chen was waiting outside, and he didn't even bat an eyelid, ”Fourth Miss wants us to send you out of the palace? Or do you want to leave by yourself? ”
”There's no need for Eunuch Chen to send me off. Remember your path when you come here, you won't lose it.”
Eunuch Chen snorted, and ignored Su Li.
Su Li walked down the stairs and returned along the same path he came from.
As she walked, she thought about the whole thing.
Last night, when the people were stirred up, Greenwood was still there. When the people had to go to kneel outside the palace to ask for orders, Greenwood was no longer there.
Thinking about the conflict between Mo Lianjin and the State Grandmaster, she had no choice but to think in that direction.
This trap, had been set up by Mo Lianjin!
What about last night's fire?
She suddenly stopped and a mysterious figure entered her vision.
It's Mo Lianjin!
He stood by the stone pillar, the corner of his lips slightly raised. He seemed to be smiling, but the profoundness in his eyes made others feel fear when they looked at him.
Su Li suddenly felt a little cold. If the plot had really been set by him, he should have known from the very beginning that she was the most passive one.
He had never considered her life and death …
This knowledge caused her to feel as if she was suffocating, unable to spit out a mouthful of air, unable to swallow.