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

Gu Junxi had already taken Mu Lingye's pulse and noticed that there was something wrong with the Hundred Flowers Poison that the Hundred Flowers Pavilion had mentioned.

She released Mu Lingye's hand and whispered in his ear, "A-Ling, there's something wrong with this Hundred Flower Poison. It looks a lot like the poison my master used to make for practice when I was learning medicine in Medicine King Valley."

“I heard from my senior brother Yao Duzhong that I have a senior sister who is most skilled in using poison, and the poison that my master didn’t tell me the name of is the one that senior sister is skilled in.”

"You mean, the owner of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion in front of you is very likely your senior sister whom you have never met?" Mu Lingye quickly understood the meaning behind Gu Junxi's words.

Gu Junxi nodded: "Yes, I also heard from Senior Brother Du Zhong that this Senior Sister has a misunderstanding with Master. Didn't that man just say that Baihualou suddenly changed its style two months ago? I want to go to Baihualou to see if Master's disappearance is related to Baihualou."

“Okay, then I’ll listen to you.” Mu Lingye agreed with Gu Junxi’s idea.

Finding Mr. Suxin would allow them to quickly remove the Gu poison from Gu Junxi's body, saving her from having to travel to the Western Islands while she was ill. From any perspective, this was a good thing.

The owner of Baihualou stood with Bai Tianjiao, quietly watching Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye whispering to each other, completely ignoring them.

After waiting for a while, the owner of Baihualou finally became impatient and urged them to hurry up.

"Gentlemen, how's the discussion going? Do you want to come and visit our Hundred Flowers Pavilion? After all, the number of men who want to visit our Hundred Flowers Pavilion could stretch all the way to the capital. We won't lose anything by losing one of you."

Now that they had reached an agreement, Gu Junxi didn't delay any longer. She stepped forward and said, "We'll go to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, but I'll go with my husband. You must give the antidote to my husband then."

"That's easy to say." The owner of Baihualou agreed, then turned and led Bai Tianjiao into the restaurant behind him with a charming and seductive air.

Once they left, other maids came forward and led Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

Before leaving, Mu Lingye gave Xuan Jiu a look, and Xuan Jiu left the group. Only Xuan Shi followed Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye to the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

After leaving the group, Xuan Jiu immediately used the Hidden Guard Token to summon nearby hidden guards. He also took the token to the government office. He needed to ensure the safety of Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye.

Meanwhile, Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye had already arrived at the Hundred Flowers Pavilion.

The Hundred Flowers Pavilion was built in the suburbs outside the city and covered a large area.

Every ten steps there is a flower, every two steps a blade of grass; the pavilions and waterside terraces are extremely luxurious.

There were many guards and attendants inside.

The wealth of this Hundred Flowers Pavilion was no less than that of the imperial palace or royal mansion.

As Gu Junxi became more immersed in the place, she grew even more interested in the owner of the Hundred Flowers Pavilion. She also learned that the owner's name was Bai Hui.

"Once you enter the Hundred Flowers Pavilion, remember not to wander around carelessly. Our Pavilion Master has set up a maze. If you accidentally get trapped inside, no one will come to your rescue."

The maid who led them into the Hundred Flowers Pavilion glanced at Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye without saying a word and issued a warning.

Without her warning, Gu Junxi had already discovered several maze formations, which were extremely similar to those she had seen at Master Suxin's place. The only difference was that the maze formation at Baihua Tower had been improved and perfected, making it even more sophisticated than the one at Master Suxin's place.

From the small details inside the building, Gu Junxi noticed many similarities to Medicine King Valley, which made her increasingly convinced that Bai Hui was her senior sister.

Just as the maid finished warning Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye, Gu Junxi noticed a group of ten handsome men walking through the corridor to the left of the lake. The men were all dressed in matching blue robes, each possessing a unique and captivating beauty.

"These are... all of them invited by your host?" Gu Junxi asked.

The maid covered her mouth and suddenly laughed: "Yes, they are all guests of our master, just like your husband. Alright, I've told you everything I needed to say, so you should rest now. When the master returns, she will summon you again."

After saying that, he left as if he were in a hurry.

To avoid arousing suspicion, Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye went into the room first. After closing the door, Gu Junxi said, "I think Baihua Tower is really strange. I want to wander around the building first."

"Your Majesty, please allow me to go. You are a distinguished guest, and it would be too conspicuous for you to move around freely," Xuan Shi volunteered.

Mu Lingye felt that Xuan Shi was right, especially since Gu Junxi was pregnant, and he didn't want Gu Junxi to take any risks.

He immediately agreed and nodded to Xuan Shi: "Be careful."

"Yes." Xuan Shi led the way and left.

After Xuan Shiyi left, Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye finally had the leisure to look around the room. The room was decorated in an elegant style and there were fresh flowers in it.

The soft couches and silk beds were all exquisite.

"Axi, you must be tired. Let me massage your shoulders!" After checking the room and finding nothing amiss, Mu Lingye helped Gu Junxi sit down on the soft couch.

Gu Junxi pulled Mu Lingye down to sit as well, and took out silver needles from her pouch: "No rush, let me detoxify you first."

Just now, in front of Bai Hui and Bai Tianjiao, Gu Junxi was afraid of arousing their suspicion, so she did not give Mu Lingye the antidote. Now that Bai Tianjiao and Bai Hui are not here, it is the perfect opportunity.

Only by curing the poison can we avoid being so passive and restricted by all the plants.

"Hmm..." Once this poison enters the body, it seeps into the meridians. When the poison is removed, silver needles will be inserted into acupoints, which is why it will hurt.

Mu Lingye couldn't help but murmur aloud.

Mu Lingye's voice was magnetic, and when Gu Junxi heard it, the tips of her ears involuntarily turned slightly red.

She glared at Mu Lingye and said, "Could you please stop calling me that?"

As a married couple, Mu Lingye could understand the meaning behind Gu Junxi's reproachful look.

He enjoyed the feeling of Gu Junxi being teased by him, which made him feel a great sense of accomplishment.

He mischievously pinched Gu Junxi's pinky finger, looking at her innocently with alluring eyes: "It hurts, but there's nothing I can do about it."

shameless!

Gu Junxi cursed inwardly. Did Mu Lingye really have no way out, or was he just pretending? She knew perfectly well.

When Mu Lingye was a hostage in the Yan Kingdom, he suffered so much. His greatest strength was probably the ability to "endure."

"Um……"

Mu Lingye deliberately teased Gu Junxi, and deliberately let out another low moan.

The two were playing around when they heard footsteps coming from the doorway.

"Master, something doesn't sound right with that voice?" Bai Qianjiao, who was beside Bai Hui, frowned after hearing Mu Lingye's low murmur.

She frequently poisoned people, so she knew very well what kind of painful sounds would occur when people tried to detoxify.

Bai Hui was more experienced than Bai Tianjiao. Her alluring eyes swept over the tightly closed door, and she commanded in a deep voice, "Break the door open."

As soon as he finished speaking, two male servants stepped forward and slammed the tightly closed door shut.

The door was kicked open in no time.

"what……"

Inside the room, the moment the door was flung open, Gu Junxi, disheveled, shyly hid in the arms of Mu Lingye, who was also disheveled.

Mu Lingye covered Gu Junxi completely from head to toe, then glanced displeasedly at Bai Hui and Bai Tianjiao.

"Breaking down doors without permission, is this how the host treats guests?"

Bai Hui scanned the room and found nothing unusual except for the loving Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye.

She did not dispel her doubts, but instead tentatively said, "In broad daylight, you two are quite the ladies' man. With such eagerness, I must suspect that you are not a normal married couple, but rather a pair of illicit lovers seizing every opportunity to be together."

Gu Junxi poked half her head out of Mu Lingye's arms, her face flushed, and said angrily, "What are you saying, Master? Are we not allowed to have a good relationship as husband and wife?"

"Heh, I hope your relationship stays this good forever." Bai Hui sneered, her words carrying a hidden meaning.

"Master, the woman in black who was with them is gone." Bai Tianjiao noticed that someone was missing from the room and immediately reported it.

Gu Junxi immediately explained, "What do you mean she's missing? My husband and I are a loving couple, so naturally we can't have a third person around. We're not perverts. She went for a stroll outside."

Upon hearing this, Bai Tianjiao gave a wink to the maid beside her. The maid immediately withdrew. But before the maid could leave, Xuan Shi, who had gone to scout ahead alone, had already returned.

After entering the room, she bowed to Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye without showing any abnormality, and stood quietly to one side.

Everyone was present, and there was nothing else to doubt.

Bai Hui and Bai Qianjiao temporarily lowered their guard and resumed their alluring demeanor.

Bai Hui said with a smile, "It seems that all of this was a misunderstanding. As you distinguished guests are visiting my Baihua Pavilion for the first time, I have specially arranged a banquet for you. Please remember to change your clothes and come on time to attend."

As Baihui finished speaking, several maids carried in brocade robes and pearl ornaments, placing them one by one on the soft couch.

The brocade robes and jeweled ornaments were clearly not ordinary items. If Gu Junxi and Mu Lingye were not the emperor and empress and had already seen the most exquisite things in the world, they would probably be dazzled by the clothes in front of them.

Gu Junxi remained nestled in Mu Lingye's arms. She didn't immediately agree, but instead asked, feigning concern, "When can you give us the antidote?"

"When the time comes, we will give it to you naturally," Baihui said, and then left with her people.

As soon as the room door closed, Gu Junxi slipped out of Mu Lingye's arms.

Apart from her slightly disheveled collar, there was nothing unusual about her appearance.

Mu Lingye was the same.

This whole charade was just an act. I wonder if Bai Hui and Bai Tianjiao actually believed it.

Mu Lingye reached out and considerately straightened Gu Junxi's collar before slowly tidying up his own.

Gu Junxi looked at Xuan Shi, who was standing to the side with his eyes downcast, keeping to himself and not daring to look around: "What have you discovered?"

Xuan Shi replied, "In the northwest corner of the building, I discovered a large flowerbed with a fiery blue color. The flowers have a strong fragrance, and I have never seen them before and do not know their name. Next to the flowerbed is a bamboo building. There are many people guarding the bamboo building, and I dare not get too close."

Gu Junxi pondered and analyzed, "The Hundred Flowers Pavilion is already heavily guarded, and many people are stationed to guard this bamboo building. It seems that the people inside the bamboo building are not simple. We need to find a way to enter the bamboo building and find out what's going on."

Mu Lingye felt that Gu Junxi's words made sense, and he would unconditionally obey whatever Gu Junxi said.

"Then let's do as Madam says. During the banquet, I'll find an opportunity to go with Xuan Shi again in person."