First annul the engagement, then sever ties with the empress; the empress reigns supreme.

Just as Feng Wu was thinking, Gu Junxi's voice rang out again.

"Please, Sixth Prince, First Prince of Yan, and A-Ling, turn around."

"Princess Fengwu, what are you standing there for? Quickly close the door and come in to help."

Feng Wu clenched her sleeves, increasingly realizing that she had been too confident. Things were not under her control at all, but completely out of control.

Her problem-solving instincts told her that she should listen to Gu Junxi now. Otherwise, things would get increasingly out of control and become even more disadvantageous for her.

Feng Wu is a smart person; otherwise, she wouldn't have been highly regarded by Feng Yang and trusted by the Qin Emperor in the Qin State.

Feng Wu went inside and closed the door, blocking all of Leng Xuanjue's and the others' view.

Just as she closed the door, Gu Junxi released Long Yao, letting her lean back in the chair. With this action, Feng Wu clearly saw the white strapless top beneath Long Yao's clothes.

“You…” Feng Wu’s expression changed instantly. She walked closer and pointed at Long Yao, becoming more and more certain of the truth she had seen: “You are actually a woman! How could you be a woman?”

If Long Yao is a woman, then her plan becomes a joke.

No wonder Gu Junxi wanted to take the dress, no wonder Gu Junxi made all the men present turn their backs, and no wonder she was asked to close the door.

Gu Junxi couldn't possibly be unaware that all of this was orchestrated by her, and that bringing her in to witness it firsthand was a way to slap her in the face.

"Princess Fengwu doesn't seem surprised that Prince Longyao is a girl; on the contrary, she seems quite disappointed?" Gu Junxi sneered as she watched Fengwu's expression change repeatedly.

Feng Wu then realized that she had lost her composure: "This princess..."

“Princess Fengwu, why do I feel unwell after eating this food? This food was prepared by the Sixth Prince, but the Sixth Prince is trying to harm me.” Long Yao clutched his chest and looked at Fengwu questioningly.

Feng Wu immediately pursed her lips.

outside the room.

Mu Lingye and the others did not know the specific situation inside, so they did not take any action for the time being.

Leng Xuanjue crossed his arms; he was just there to watch the show, so the lack of excitement didn't bother him much. He was somewhat disappointed that Mu Lingye hadn't made a move.

"Your Highness, you really don't care at all about letting your wife share a room with another man? You're quite magnanimous, even more so than I am."

Leng Xuanjue is a pervert. He can give away his women and wives to his subordinates at will, whenever he pleases.

He was not ashamed of this; on the contrary, he regarded it as something he could flaunt at will.

Having heard Gu Junxi call out "A-Ling" twice, Mu Lingye felt reassured and his emotions remained very stable.

Leng Xuanjue's provocation was like a dog barking to him. Even if the dog's barking was unpleasant, there was no need to kick it. It was pointless to argue with an animal.

Even Mu Lingche's men dared not disobey Mu Lingye's orders. The dress was quickly delivered, and Gu Junxi's voice rang out after a knock on the door.

"Bring it in!"

The maid who was fetching the clothes nervously carried them inside.

After a long while, the door to the private room was pushed open from the inside.

The maid and Feng Wu were the first to come out, and both of them looked very unpleasant.

Eager to know what was happening inside, Mu Lingche stepped forward and came to Feng Wu's side. Feng Wu shook her head at him.

"Failed? How could that be? Gu Junxi and Long Yao were alone in a room, and they even had physical contact—everyone witnessed it." Mu Lingche was puzzled.

He couldn't help but ask, and just as he looked up, he saw Gu Junxi and Long... Yao walking out side by side, a step behind.

The person before them resembled Long Yao, but was dressed in women's clothing, with clearly defined female features. It couldn't possibly be a man dressed as a woman. Therefore, there was only one answer.

"You are Prince Longyao!"

“It is indeed I, the princess.” Long Yao blinked her clear black and white eyes, glanced at Gu Junxi, and then turned to Mu Lingche with a reproachful look: “Sixth Prince, I was poisoned under your arrangement. You must give me an explanation for this, otherwise I will definitely ask Emperor Sheng for an explanation.”

No one knew that Long Yao was a woman; it was like shooting themselves in the foot. The Sixth Prince frowned in frustration, but since he couldn't catch Gu Junxi and Long Yao in the act, he had no choice but to swallow his anger.

Mu Lingche smiled ingratiatingly: "Princess Longyao, please rest assured, I will definitely give you an explanation for this matter. Men, go and investigate. I want to see who dares to plot against the envoy of Dayu right under my nose."

When the master makes a mistake, the subordinate takes the blame.

Judging from this situation, Mu Lingche is definitely going to have someone under him take the blame.

There's no direct evidence of poisoning, and no one was killed, so investigating would be too troublesome. Even if evidence were found, with Mu Lingche and Feng Wu's wedding imminent, they probably wouldn't be punished. Making Mu Lingche bleed a little would be enough.

After a thorough investigation, two cooks were killed. To apologize to Long Yao, Mu Lingche gave her two pieces of jewelry worth a thousand gold pieces.

Upon receiving the jewelry, Long Yao made no attempt to hide it, directly stuffing both pieces into Gu Junxi's hands: "Sister Xi, these are both for you."

"This is the Sixth Prince's apology to you!" Gu Junxi said, holding up the jewelry.

Long Yao's eyes sparkled, and she waved her hand indifferently: "I don't like wearing these things. But Sister Xi is so beautiful, it's not a waste for her to wear these things. Unlike some people, ugly people always make a fuss."

As Long Yao spoke, he deliberately glanced at Feng Wu. The "someone" in his words was clearly a reference to someone else. Feng Wu's expression darkened further, especially as Mu Lingche glared at her with obvious anger.

Feng Wu wanted to harm her, and as long as she could make Feng Wu suffer, accepting the two pieces of jewelry wouldn't be a bad idea. Seeing that Long Yao's intentions were genuine, Gu Junxi didn't refuse any longer and put the jewelry away.

Seeing Gu Junxi take the jewelry, Long Yao smiled from the bottom of her heart, her eyes crinkling into a particularly adorable smile.

However, she is a hypocrite.

He spoke very kindly to Gu Junxi, but when he turned to Mu Lingche and Feng Wu, his face immediately darkened: "Aren't you two leaving yet? Do you want to harm this princess?"

"Princess Longyao, you love to joke! It's been found out, it was the cook's mistake. She accidentally put in hallucinogenic herbs instead of seasoning. How could we be trying to harm you!" Feng Wu said with a grin.

Long Yao snorted: "Do you think I have the word 'idiot' printed on my forehead? Alright, I'm too lazy to argue with you anymore. Go on, and don't bother looking for me for the next few days. I'll just stay with Sister Xi."

With Long Yao holding a handle on them, Feng Wu and Mu Lingche had no choice but to reluctantly agree to the arrangement, even if they didn't approve of it.

Mu Lingche and Feng Wu left, but Long Yao kept tugging at Gu Junxi's sleeve. Mu Lingye shook his head at the sight. It was one thing for other men to covet their A-Xi, but now even women wanted to steal him away?

"Axi, let's go back to the manor first." Mu Lingye took Gu Junxi's other hand.

"Okay." Gu Junxi nodded.

Long Yao hurriedly asked, "Sister Xi, can I go back to the Crown Prince's residence with you?"

“It’s not very convenient. Princess Longyao, it would be safer for you to stay at the post station.” Gu Junxi pulled Longyao’s hand away from her sleeve.

Long Yao looked disappointed, but didn't press the matter further.

Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye walked hand in hand out of the inn, both deliberately ignoring Leng Xuanjue who had not yet left.

"Axi, with this sudden turn of events, you must not have eaten enough. When we get back to the manor, I'll have someone prepare a meal for you. How about some spicy chicken?" Mu Lingye knew perfectly well that Gu Junxi liked spicy food.

Previously, Mu Lingye couldn't eat spicy food, but after eating with Gu Junxi every day, he gradually developed a liking for chili peppers.

"I want to eat sweet and sour fish." Gu Junxi's mouth watered just thinking about the sweet and sour fish she hadn't even had a chance to touch at the dinner table. She couldn't even bear to think about it; just thinking about it made her mouth water.

Mu Lingye was surprised that Gu Junxi suddenly liked sweet and sour flavors, but he didn't think much of it. After all, it was too hot in the summer, and sweet and sour flavors were good for stimulating the appetite.

"Alright. I'll do as you say!" Mu Lingye nodded indulgently, glancing at Xuan Ying. He gestured for Xuan Ying to return to the manor first and have the kitchen prepare.

Xuan Ying understood the meaning and quickly left.

Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye talked as if no one else was around, discussing as they walked, and soon they would pass by Leng Xuanjue.

Leng Xuanjue suddenly spoke up: "Ye Nu, I didn't expect you to be so considerate to Prince Gu. How come I didn't know that before! I'm actually a little jealous!"

Directly addressing Gu Junxi as "Young Master Gu" is a way of refusing to acknowledge Gu Junxi's status as Mu Lingye's wife.