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"It's just a common hangover remedy."

"Hmph, hangover medicine?"

Lin Wanqing's lips curled up into a sarcastic smile.

"Miss Gu is in a really good mood. You came here late at night just to prepare some hangover medicine? Or does this medicine have other uses?"

Gu Shuangshuang bit her lower lip tightly and said calmly, "Princess Lin, you misunderstood. I did it just in case. After all, there was a lot of wine at the dinner, and I can't drink much, so I don't want to make a fool of myself."

"Oh? That's it?"

Lin Wanqing took a step closer, his gaze piercing through her disguise like a sharp sword.

"Then why do I see you look so flustered, trying to hide it? This medicine is probably more than just a hangover cure, right?"

Gu Shuangshuang was forced to retreat step by step until her back hit the cold stone railing, and then she stopped.

She took a deep breath and tried to appear more composed.

"Princess Lin, why are you so aggressive? I'm just a weak woman, what conspiracy could I have?"

"Weak woman?"

Lin Wanqing sneered.

"If she were truly a weak woman, why would she be here so late at night, holding an unknown drug? Miss Gu, you have greatly underestimated my insight."

"I……"

Gu Shuangshuang was speechless. She didn't expect Lin Wanqing to be so difficult.

She glanced around and saw that everyone was looking at her curiously because of their argument, which made her extremely anxious.

"Okay, since Princess Lin doesn't believe me, then I have nothing to say. But please remember, Princess, I, Gu Shuangshuang, act uprightly and will never do anything that would cause harm!"

After Gu Shuangshuang finished speaking, she flicked her sleeves and turned to leave.

But then Lin Wanqing said leisurely from behind, "Miss Gu, if you truly have a clear conscience, why are you so anxious to leave? Why don't we go together to see His Majesty and let him judge the situation."

Gu Shuangshuang's steps suddenly stopped, and a look of panic flashed across her face.

She knew that if the matter really came before the emperor, her plan would be completely exposed.

She took a deep breath, forced herself to calm down, and turned to look at Lin Wanqing.

"Princess Lin, this is just a misunderstanding. Why alarm His Majesty? I..."

"Misunderstand?"

Lin Wanqing interrupted her.

"Since this is a misunderstanding, then Miss Gu, please explain clearly what exactly the medicine in your hand is and why are you wandering here so late at night?"

Gu Shuangshuang bit her lower lip, feeling torn between her conscience and her conscience.

She knew that if she didn't explain the reason today, she would have a hard time getting out of this situation.

But if she told it, her plan would be completely ruined.

Just when she was in a dilemma, a majestic voice suddenly sounded in everyone's ears.

"I want to see what made the princess so angry?"

Everyone turned to look and saw the emperor in a bright yellow dragon robe, walking slowly towards them.

Seeing this, Gu Shuangshuang felt nervous and quickly knelt down to pay her respects.

Lin Wanqing looked normal and bowed slightly.

"I have met your Majesty."

The emperor's eyes swept over the two of them, finally landing on Gu Shuangshuang.

"Miss Gu, the princess is asking you a question. What exactly is the medicine in your hand?"

Gu Shuangshuang's heart trembled, knowing that this matter could no longer be concealed.

She took a deep breath and said in a trembling voice, "Your Majesty, this... this medicine, actually... actually..."

Before she could finish her words, a dark shadow suddenly fell from the sky, snatched the medicine bottle from her hand, turned around and ran away.

Everyone was shocked, and before they could react, the black shadow had already leaped several feet away.

"Someone, catch him!"

At the emperor's command, the guards immediately swarmed forward.

However, the black shadow had great martial arts skills and a strange figure, so the guards found it difficult to get close to him for a while.

Lin Wanqing frowned slightly, his eyes fixed on the black shadow.

She had a vague feeling that this matter was not simple.

At this moment, the black shadow suddenly staggered, as if tripped by something.

Lin Wanqing was quick-witted and quick-handed, and immediately flew over.

There was a loud "bang" and both of them fell to the ground at the same time.

Upon seeing this, the guards immediately rushed forward and pinned the black shadow down.

Lin Wanqing got up from the ground, dusted himself off, and walked up to the black shadow.

She reached out and took off the black scarf on the shadow's face, revealing a young face.

"Oh it's you?"

Lin Wanqing raised his eyebrows slightly and recognized the person in front of him.

This person was Gu Shuangshuang's personal bodyguard, whom she had met once in Gu's mansion.

"Tell me, why did you snatch the bottle? What is in it?"

The guard's face was pale, his teeth were clenched, and he said nothing.

The emperor's face darkened when he saw this.

"Drag him away and torture him severely!"

The guard was dragged away, and Gu Shuangshuang collapsed to the ground, his face ashen.

Gu Shuangshuang's voice trembled, tears welling up in her eyes.

She feebly defended herself, "Your Majesty, Princess Lin, I really don't know what's going on! That bottle of medicine contains hangover medicine! I don't know why someone would suddenly come and snatch it."

Lin Wanqing sneered, his eyes full of disbelief.

"Miss Gu, do you still want to quibble now?"

Gu Shuangshuang shook her head and burst into tears.

"I really... I really don't know... I just prepared that bottle of medicine because I was afraid that I would lose my composure at the banquet."

The emperor frowned and looked at Gu Shuangshuang, and had already made some judgment in his mind.

But he did not make a conclusion immediately, but spoke slowly.

"Ms. Gu, at this point, it's best for you to confess and be lenient."

Gu Shuangshuang was shocked when she heard this.

There was no point in hiding it now.

She gritted her teeth and decided to take a gamble.

"Your Majesty, actually...actually, this bottle contains, besides hangover medicine, also...a small amount of sleeping pills. But I intend to use it for self-defense, not to harm anyone!"

When this statement came out, everyone was lost.

Lin Wanqing sneered even more. "Self-defense? Miss Gu, isn't your self-defense device a bit too sinister? Or are you coming prepared, intending to harm a certain guest?"

Gu Shuangshuang's face turned pale and she shook her head repeatedly.

"No, no! Princess Lin, you misunderstood me!"

The emperor pondered for a moment and finally sighed.

"Miss Gu, your actions are truly inappropriate, but considering this is your first offense and it hasn't caused serious consequences, I will give you a lighter punishment."

Upon hearing this, Gu Shuangshuang felt as if she had been pardoned and kowtowed to express her gratitude.

"Thank you, Your Majesty, for your grace! I will definitely change my ways and never do it again!"

After saying that, she staggered to her feet and left in embarrassment amid the complicated gazes of everyone.

The emperor turned to look at Lin Wanqing, with a hint of approval in his eyes.

"Princess, you have done a great job today. I will definitely reward you handsomely."

Lin Wanqing smiled slightly, looking calm.

"Your Majesty, you are too kind. I only did what I had to do."

The emperor nodded, said nothing more, and turned to leave.

The storm subsided.

However, Lin Wanqing did not let down his guard.

Gu Shuangshuang's actions today were obviously not a spur-of-the-moment decision, but were premeditated.

I just don't know what her purpose is?

While she was lost in thought, Lu Shengyuan came over with a concerned look on his face.

"Wanqing, are you okay?"

Lin Wanqing came back to his senses and shook his head.

"I'm fine, it's just Gu Shuangshuang's problem. How do you think we should deal with it?"