Phoenix Cries Across the World: The Cold-Hearted Princess is Too Alluring

Yun Nuo couldn't help but tremble, but she still raised her head to meet Mu Jingyu's gaze.

"His Majesty should know that the current Empress Dowager is fully capable of doing so."

"Say that again!" Mu Jingyu's suppressed anger reached its peak. He reached out and grabbed Yun Nuo's chin with such force that it seemed he wanted to crush the person in front of him.

What he hated most in his life was being threatened. In the past, Lin Wan would at least give him some consideration for his status as the emperor. Now, she's not even willing to put on a show anymore?

Even though Yun Nuo was being manipulated by Mu Jingyu, her eyes remained indifferent. These deep eyes were somewhat similar to Chu Yingge's. Thinking this, Mu Jingyu unconsciously reduced the pressure in his hand.

Fine beads of sweat appeared on her forehead, and her body swayed uncontrollably. Yun Nuo's small face turned extremely pale.

Mu Jingyu frowned; he hadn't done anything harmful to the person in front of him.

"Your acting is quite good, but trying to scheme in front of me, do you think you're not long enough to live? Hmm?"

A piercing pain shot through Yun Nuo's body, rendering her speechless. She could only grip Mu Jingyu's hand tightly to keep herself standing.

Calculating the time, today is exactly the day the poison takes effect, but the antidote isn't on her.

Even if Mu Jingyu was slow to notice, he couldn't help but sense something was amiss when the person in front of him acted so strangely.

"What's wrong with you?"

"The antidote...the antidote is...it's with the Empress Dowager..."

"What antidote?"

"Your Majesty the Empress Dowager..." Yun Nuo fainted from the pain before she could finish speaking.

Looking at the person in his arms, Mu Jingyu's already furrowed brows furrowed even more deeply.

Everyone knows that Empress Dowager Lin Wan's most trusted confidante is Yun Nuo, who is in her arms. However, judging from Yun Nuo's words just now, it seems that the relationship between the two of them is not as harmonious as it appears to the naked eye.

Yun Nuo was nothing more than a lowly servant girl, so Mu Jingyu naturally didn't care about her life or death. However, when he suddenly thought of the way Yun Nuo had looked at him before, he inexplicably felt a pang of pity.

"Someone is coming!"

"Your servant is here." Steward Li hurriedly came over and took the unconscious Yun Nuo from Mu Jingyu's arms.

"Isn't this Miss Yunnuo from the Empress Dowager's palace? Is the Emperor sending her back?"

"No, for now, I'll settle them in my palace and have the imperial physician come to check on them. I'm going to Lianxi Palace."

"Yes, this servant understands." Steward Li had been by Mu Jingyu's side for a long time, and he hadn't asked a single question he shouldn't have. However, there was a clear hint of deeper meaning in his gaze towards Yun Nuo.

Mu Jingyu didn't say much. He glanced at Yun Nuo's pale face and strode towards Lianxi Palace.

Inside the Lianxi Palace, the atmosphere was harmonious, but this harmony was mostly just a facade.

Lin Wan sat on the soft couch, tapping her fingers on the table, a hint of triumphant joy on her face.

Judging by the time, Yun Nuo should be in the throes of the poison right now, but she hasn't returned to seek an antidote yet, which means her plan has finally succeeded.

Yun Nuo was someone she had personally trained, so she naturally knew her well. If she could place her next to Mu Jingyu, she would have another way to control him.

As Mu Jingyu walked into Lianxi Palace alone, Lin Wan's smile became even more pronounced.

Doesn't this prove that her plan has succeeded?

Upon arriving at Lianxi Palace, Mu Jingyu stood in the center of the palace, his eyes now filled with scrutiny and inquiry as he looked at Lin Wan.

"I wonder if the Empress Dowager has summoned me in such a hurry because of something important?"

"It's nothing important, just inviting His Majesty to come and enjoy some tea. I just received a batch of excellent tea here," Lin Wan said unhurriedly, as if she really only wanted Mu Jingyu to come and taste the tea.

Mu Jingyu stood with his hands behind his back, effectively concealing the anger in his eyes. Upon hearing Lin Wan's words, a smile appeared on his face instead.

"If the Empress Dowager wishes to enjoy tea, she can simply inform us in the future. Why go to such lengths?"

"Too much trouble?" Lin Wan feigned ignorance: "I only sent Yun Nuo to invite the Emperor, how can that be considered too much trouble? By the way, speaking of which, I would like to ask, where did Yun Nuo go?"

"Since the Empress Dowager is so clever, why don't you guess?"

"I'm getting on in years, and my mind isn't as sharp as it used to be." The implication was clear.

Mu Jingyu took a few steps forward, and a dangerous glint appeared in his eyes as he looked at Lin Wan.

Now that he has ascended to the throne, he cannot be controlled by anyone. He will absolutely not agree to Lin Wan's attempt to control him and rule from behind the curtain.

Lin Wan's ambition was no less than Chu Yingge's.

He didn't know this at first, but now he knows it completely.

Yun Nuo was right about one thing: if Lin Wan could put him on the throne, she could certainly put someone else on the throne as well. He really should make plans for himself as soon as possible.

"Now that I am here, I will not play games with the Empress Dowager. Will the Empress Dowager give me the antidote herself, or will I have to get it myself?"

"Your Majesty, what are you saying? I don't understand a word you're saying." Lin Wan got up and moved to a more comfortable position.

Clearly, Mu Jingyu's patience was limited, and after Lin Wan's words, his last bit of patience completely collapsed.

"Your Majesty is truly a master of playing the game of tai chi. However, I have little patience today. In short, will you hand over the antidote or not?"

"So what if I hand it over? So what if I don't?" Lin Wan's smile vanished, replaced by a sinister expression.

She knew Yun Nuo was quite attractive, but she didn't expect Mu Jingyu to openly break ties with her for Yun Nuo's sake. However, this was exactly what she wanted.

Their eyes met, sparks flying.

After a long pause, Mu Jingyu slowly spoke: "Yun Nuo is the Empress Dowager's person. I don't care whether she lives or dies. If the Empress Dowager doesn't want to give us the antidote, then so be it. Anyway, the one who died wasn't one of my people!"

Mu Jingyu changed his tune so quickly that Lin Wan didn't react for a moment. It took her a while to realize that what Mu Jingyu had just said was a test of her.

Yun Nuo is her person, how could Mu Jingyu possibly care about her?

Lin Wan rose from the soft couch and walked down the steps one by one. The smile on her face eventually froze under Mu Jingyu's cold gaze.

"Since they are my people, then I beg Your Majesty to send them back to me!"

"Alright, I will send someone to return it." After saying that, Mu Jingyu left Lianxi Palace without looking back.

It would be a lie to say that this result wasn't unexpected. Lin Wan felt a surge of frustration and reached out to sweep the porcelain pieces beside her. With a crash, the pieces scattered all over the floor.

It seems that no matter what, she can't go down the Mu Jingyu path, so it's time to try a different one.