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

"You're so stupid! I told you to water them first. Look, my seedlings are all wilted. It's all your fault."

"Okay, okay, it's my fault. I'll buy you a new batch of seedlings to replace them, don't be angry."

In the vegetable garden, Ning Haitang sat angrily on the chaise longue that had been moved there, while Prince Su, bathed in the afterglow of the setting sun, was diligently weeding.

The way her aunt and uncle got along was something Gu Junxi always envied and longed for.

"Father, Mother, Xixi is back." Mu Qingfu called out from afar, and Ning Haitang and Prince Su immediately put down what they were doing.

In Prince Su's pharmacy, Gu Junxi told Prince Su about her discovery without reservation.

She even revealed her suspicion that the masked man was Su Li, but begged Prince Su to keep this a secret from Ning Haitang.

Gu Junxi frowned and analyzed, "If Qingyanzi is really Gu Juntang's biological father, then he must have started setting up this scheme a long time ago. That's why he took Su Li away after I was born, just to make room for Gu Juntang."

"He not only let Gu Juntang take Su Li's place, but also kept Su Li by his side to torture and control her. His intentions are too vicious."

"Uncle, what kind of person is this Qingyanzi? How much do you know about Gu poison?"

As a prince, he was particularly sensitive to certain matters. Prince Su knew that if what Gu Junxi said was true, then Da Sheng would face an unprecedented crisis, and the court might even change hands.

If the dynasty were to change, how could he, as a prince, possibly fare well?

Prince Su frowned deeply, looking at Gu Junxi, whose brows were also furrowed and whose mind was full of troubles. He began by talking about Qingyanzi.

Qingyanzi was Prince Su's senior apprentice. When Prince Su went to Medicine King Valley to learn martial arts, Qingyanzi had already mastered the art.

“He was my master’s first disciple. He taught me a lot of the basic knowledge when I first started learning. He was a very easy person to get along with back then. If I made a mistake and was punished by my master, he would plead for me. But after he went out of the valley for a month and came back, his temperament changed.”

"He became quiet and gloomy, and he liked to compare himself with me and my senior brother Du Zhong. For a period of time, he studied very hard, always staying up late to study. But instead of praising him for his hard work, Master became even stricter with him, often scolding and reprimanding him. He said that he was not upright and forbade him to go astray."

“I heard that he got lost in the market when he was nine years old and was picked up by his master. When his master took him in, he had suffered a severe head injury and could not remember his name or identity. The name Qingyanzi was also given to him by his master.”

So that's how it is. Qingyanzi's evil intentions were already showing signs when he was young.

According to Master, Qingyanzi has also been expelled from the sect. With this background, it is understandable that Qingyanzi would do some outrageous and shameless things.

Therefore, her speculation was most likely correct: Qingyanzi was relying on his acquired instincts and was ambitious, wanting to gain more.

Of course, there is another possibility: Qingyanzi's actions may be related to his background.

A master as divine as him would never accept a disciple casually; he must know Qingyanzi's background and identity.

It's not too late to ask Master about this when he arrives.

Gu Junxi nodded and asked, "Uncle, do you know anything about the Gu poison?"

Prince Su pondered for a moment, then pursed his lips and nodded: "I do know a little about this."

Prince Su turned around, walked to the antique shelf, carefully searched for a while, and brought back a sandalwood box. He placed it on the table in front of him and swept off the thick layer of dust. Prince Su sat down again, and Gu Junxi had already poured him a cup of warm tea.

Prince Su had been talking for so long and was feeling thirsty. He took a sip of the water Gu Junxi had poured for him, then opened the box and took out a copybook, handing it to Gu Junxi.

"The art of Gu poison was originally used to cure diseases and save lives, but it was later stolen by some people with evil intentions and used to harm people. The chief disciple of Medicine King Valley at that time learned this art."

"Due to some conflicts in life, a hundred or so people were killed in succession. In order to eliminate the unworthy disciples and give the people an explanation, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley at the time personally killed the eldest disciple and sealed away the Gu technique, forbidding future generations from studying it."

“I was looking for something in my master’s storeroom when I accidentally saw this book, so I took it back, thinking I would study it properly when I had the chance. But after I left Medicine King Valley and met your aunt, I put it away.”

It turns out that beauty can mislead people.

Gu Junxi glanced at Prince Su. No wonder he didn't react at all when she mentioned last time that she seemed to be controlled and her memories were wiped.

Gu Junxi waved the book in her hand: "Uncle, may I study this book?"

"Of course." Prince Su peeled a grape and put it in his mouth. The grape was crystal clear, plump, and round, and he swallowed it in one gulp, finding it very juicy. Prince Su had always been someone who knew how to enjoy life.

Prince Su had family, love, and power, and he didn't have to bear any pressure. He was just a wealthy and idle person. In fact, this kind of life is what most people pursue and yearn for.

Gu Junxi truly loves her uncle-in-law.

But remembering that my uncle said this book was taboo, I still had some reservations.

She winked mischievously, "Then I'll learn it, but if Master blames me in the future, you'll have to be my witness."

It was less about bearing witness and more about taking on the master's wrath.

Prince Su thought of Mr. Suxin's stern face and his ruthless methods when he hit people, and almost knocked over the fruit plate in front of him. He looked at Gu Junxi with a bitter expression and said dejectedly, "You really are my good niece."

"Uncle-in-law praised me." Gu Junxi winked mischievously.

Her relationship with Prince Su was several times better than with Gu Yuanbai. In her heart, Prince Su held the position of her father, so she had no inhibitions in front of him. As a result, her conversation became more lively.

Prince Su hugged his large belly, shrugged helplessly, and said with a hint of doting in his eyes, "Alright then, what can I do? I'm your uncle-in-law and your senior brother. You can go ahead and study this Gu technique without worry. If anything goes wrong, your uncle-in-law will take the blame."

"Thank you, Uncle."

Gu Junxi smiled, her eyes crinkling, found a good spot, opened her book, and began to read quietly.

The art of Gu poison was obscure and difficult to understand. Gu Junxi couldn't grasp it at first, but she slowly began to understand some of its principles.

While Gu Junxi was engrossed in studying Gu techniques day and night, Ning Hanshuang, having heard Gu Junxi's words, was now following Su Li.

Su Li followed Qing Yanzi out of the hunting grounds and was almost inseparable from him, so Ning Hanshuang had no chance to get close to Su Li.

Ning Hanshuang followed Qingyanzi and Su Li all the way back to Qingyanzi's residence. Qingyanzi's residence was heavily guarded, so Ning Hanshuang found a secluded spot and climbed over the wall to enter.

Inside the mansion.

After Qingyanzi brought Suli back to the mansion, he went straight into the study and moved the Pixiu ornament on the desk. As the Pixiu moved, a small door was revealed on the wall.

Qingyanzi stepped inside, with Lisu following closely behind.