After the system set its sights on the dragon throne, the princess started courting death every day.

Now that she has no intention of killing anyone and can't think of a good plan, the best way is to give the emperor some aphrodisiac. When the emperor is desperate, she will take the opportunity to ask him to write an abdication decree. She will not tell the world about it, but will secretly be the empress for a day, and then run away after completing her mission.

In this way, no one is harmed, the mission can be accomplished, and the lives of ordinary people are not affected—a win-win-win situation.

The risk of losing your head is very high.

Even emperors value their lives. Whether or not aphrodisiacs are effective or not is not important. What matters is that she has administered the drug, and she will die.

Xiao Ru was taken aback. For some reason, her face turned bright red. She was too shy to ask any more questions. She answered softly and then hurriedly went out to prepare bath water.

"Tsk tsk tsk... This little maid is quite innocent; she can't even mention the name of a medicine." Xiang An couldn't help but laugh as he watched Xiao Ru's flustered departure.

Despite her shyness, Xiao Ru is very capable. In just three days, she got Chunfengxiao, not just one or two bottles, but a whole case.

Holding a box of Spring Breeze Smiles, his hands trembled as he looked at An.

Just from the name, she knew this aphrodisiac must be extraordinary. If she poured the whole box of it down, she estimated the emperor wouldn't be able to get out of bed for three days and three nights.

I thought Xiaoru was kind-hearted, but I never imagined she was so ruthless.

Xiang An: "Xiao Ru, this..."

A rare seriousness appeared on Xiao Ru's round face: "Princess, how do you plan to drug General Anwu? Just give the order, and I will do whatever you say."

The one who drugged General Anwu? The one from last night?

Xiang An's excited heart calmed down immediately. Did this little girl prepare so many sweet smiles because she thought he was going to force himself on her?

Is she a woman who becomes sexually frustrated because she can't get a man? Although the young man looked slim and had long legs from afar, although he became famous at a young age, although... oops! These are not the point.

She's not the type to force herself on someone!

Looking at the box of Spring Breeze Smile in his hand, Xiang An couldn't tell whether the original owner or Xiao Ru hated General Anwu more.

However, it doesn't matter if it's a misunderstanding.

If she fails, the emperor will be furious and conduct a thorough investigation. As her personal maid, Xiao Ru will definitely be the first to be investigated. She may suffer some physical pain, but if she knows nothing, at least her life will be saved.

She can go looking for death by herself; dragging innocent people along only brings bad karma.

She turned her head to the side, coughed lightly, and awkwardly closed the lid: "You don't need to do it, I'll do it myself."

Without any evidence or proof, just based on the assumption that she was going to drug General Anwu, Xiao Ru was already this nervous. If she knew that her master was actually drugging the emperor, she would be so shocked that her jaw would drop and she would shout that she was rebelling against the Heavenly Gang.

You should know that when the original owner picked up Xiao Ru and brought her back to the princess's mansion, she didn't have a name yet. After the emperor learned of this, he personally went to the princess's mansion and bestowed a name upon her.

Xiao Ru was so excited and happy about this for several days. It is unknown whether she expressed gratitude to the emperor afterwards, but even without the bestowal of a name, she still had a very good impression of the emperor.

In the eyes of most people in ancient times, the emperor was heaven and earth, the most mysterious being, and no one would have the thought of rebelling against him for no reason.

Xiao Ru asked in confusion, "The princess came in person?"

Xiang An: "Hmm."

"No!" Xiao Ru's expression changed, and she suddenly snatched the box, refusing forcefully. "Princess, you are of noble status. I will use any underhanded methods. Rest assured, I will handle this matter efficiently and will not let anyone suspect you."

Xiao Ru protected the box tightly, and Xiang An didn't try to snatch it. He remained seated in his chair without moving an inch and said with a faint smile, "Should I listen to you or to me?"

With just one sentence, Xiao Ru, who was as proud as a little rooster, immediately deflated and handed over the box: "...Princess, I really can do it, you believe in me."

"I trust you." Xiang An took the box, put it away, and said dismissively, "It's good that you're involved, but I won't be able to quell my anger if you don't handle it yourself."

Xiao Ruzhen couldn't close her mouth. The princess hated General Anwu so much that she had to take action herself.

The princess's dignity is indeed inviolable; even if the prince is from a noble family, the princess must still obtain him.

Xiang An had no time to care about Xiao Ru's shock. She had just obtained the Spring Breeze Smile and hadn't yet figured out what to do next.

Putting drugs in food? No way.

The palace was heavily guarded and had a complex population. She could use her status to get close to the emperor, but the food that could be eaten by the emperor in the palace was not selected through layers of screening and tasted by several eunuchs, and it never actually reached the emperor's mouth.

It's difficult, obviously difficult, but if Xiang An doesn't try, he'll feel really restless.

What if it works? What if she's really that lucky? What if...?

Xiang An was struggling with his thoughts and deep in thought.

Xiao Ru, unaware of this, smiled and asked Xiang An, "Princess, shall we still go to the lotus viewing banquet today?"

"A lotus appreciation banquet?" Xiang An's thoughts were pulled back. "What lotus appreciation banquet?"

“This invitation was specially sent by the Prime Minister’s eldest daughter, Ren Xueqing.” Xiao Ru pulled out a red invitation from the dressing table. “Miss Ren loves lotus flowers very much. Prime Minister Ren specially diverted spring water from the back mountain to create a lake and planted lotus flowers in it. Every summer, the lotus flowers bloom in the pond, layer upon layer, which is very beautiful.”

"Three days ago, the lotus flowers in the Prime Minister's residence began to bloom one after another. I heard that there are more flower buds in the pond this year than in previous years, so Miss Ren specially hosted a banquet to invite all the young ladies to the residence to admire them."

Xiang An glanced at the post and decided not to go.

Three women make a drama, but a courtyard full of women will cause the stage to collapse.

In TV dramas, arguments are most likely to break out at banquets and parties, and intrigue, poisoning, and other such tactics are common.

"Ren Xueqing? Is she the Ren Xueqing whom Father Emperor ordered to marry?" Xiang An couldn't help but ask, looking at the name that seemed familiar on the post.

“Princess, please be careful what you say! His Majesty has not yet officially issued a decree regarding the marriage alliance.” Xiao Ru’s face was tense. “However, I heard yesterday that the Third Prince of Yan, Di Yuanqing, will indeed be going together today.”

"I'm not going." Xiang An closed the post, firmly refusing.

She would absolutely not meet with Ogiwara Ao before the emperor issued an official decree confirming the choice of the bride.

If he impulsively decides to replace her or suddenly has a mental illness, she, as a princess, has no right to refuse.

It's better to be safe than sorry; prevention is better than cure. Since the decision to avoid a marriage alliance has been made, all possibilities must be eliminated.

"Princess, Miss Ren's health has been poor for the past few years, and she hasn't held a banquet for three years. She's decided to hold one this year because she's feeling better. Madam Wang personally delivered the invitation, this..."

Xiao Ru stammered, unable to finish her sentence, but her meaning was clear: She had to attend the lotus banquet, not just because of the monk, but because of the Buddha; not because of Miss Ren, but because of the Prime Minister's wife.

Xiang An: "..."