His Majesty is plotting a rebellion? Quickly, summon the Imperial Advisor!

January 29th.

This day seemed especially long for Ji Yuan, and her heart was pounding faster than usual.

Once midnight arrives today, Song Si will regain her appearance and can then use her magic to help herself escape danger.

At that time…

"Xu Bing, we'll settle this score later!" A strange glint was brewing in Ji Yuan's eyes, his brows were sharp, and a domineering aura was revealed.

It was in this anticipation and torment that I found myself.

Night falls quietly.

Because Da Xi is already deep in winter, night falls very early, and the sky gradually darkens before 7 PM.

It was dinnertime.

Song Si appeared as promised, still dressed as a maid, carrying a meal in her hands. Her expression was normal as she slowly walked to Ji Yuan and placed the meal on the bed.

Untie the white cloth from Ji Yuan's mouth.

Then he picked up the rice bowl, used chopsticks to pick up a little bit, and fed it to Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan chewed slowly and deliberately, "My dear minister, how is it?"

Song Si remained calm. "Everything is as before. No illness has been detected."

"That's good." Ji Yuan's expression relaxed. She glanced at the sky outside the window. "There are still less than two hours left. We must be careful."

"Don't worry, Your Majesty. Don't you know what kind of person I am, Song Si?" Song Si comforted him. "I have my own plans. Even if Xu Bing is extraordinary, he still allowed me to lie low under his nose for so long."

"My dear minister, I am so glad to have you." Ji Yuan's eyes flickered with emotion and relief. "If it weren't for you, I... I'm afraid I would never have been able to escape that clutches for the rest of my life."

“Your Majesty,” Song Si frowned, “when did you start saying such discouraging things? I remember that Your Majesty used to never be discouraged no matter what setbacks you faced.”

"Your Majesty, you possess the auspicious energy of nine dragons gathering at the top, and the destiny of a golden emperor. Even if the Great Xi Dynasty is weak, you must not succumb to its power."

Song Si deliberately lowered her voice, but the sound that reached Ji Yuan's ears caused her heart to tremble.

"What you say is absolutely right, my dear minister." Ji Yuan nodded lightly, his domineering aura emanating from him.

At this moment, Ji Yuan regained her confidence and would not submit to anyone. She was the Empress of Da Xi, the monarch above all the people.

"Minister Song, after we escape, do you have a good plan to deal with Xu Bing?" Ji Yuan raised an eyebrow, his fists clenched behind his back.

She was secretly annoyed, remembering how she had carelessly played with fire last time, almost handing it over to Xu Bing for nothing.

This incident has always been a source of resentment and shame for her, and she feels particularly aggrieved whenever she thinks about it.

If they could play chess fairly, she might not necessarily lose.

Do not!

We are sure to win.

"Last time was my mistake. I underestimated Xu Bing and was too playful."

"If I hadn't thought I had the upper hand and deliberately let Xu Bing capture me so I could see his expression, I wouldn't have ended up in this situation, and I wouldn't have been trapped for more than a month."

"Otherwise, how could he have slipped into the heavily guarded Jingxin Manor?"

Ji Yuan reflected deeply, realizing it was the most awkward moment of her life. From that moment on, she was no longer free.

"You can't entirely blame His Majesty," Song Si said after careful consideration. "However, His Majesty is indeed a bit too playful. No matter what, he shouldn't have deliberately allowed himself to be captured, should he?"

Ji Yuan's lips twitched, and she explained with a slight blush, "I just had a sudden idea at the time, and now that I think about it, I can't really explain it."

She knew that Xu Bing had come up the mountain to capture her that day. She was the mastermind, and every move Xu Bing made with the Zhao and Sun families was under her watchful eye.

In her eyes, Xu Bing was prey, fish on a chopping board.

Thinking she was guaranteed to win, she became playful. In addition, she had been pampered since childhood and had never suffered any grievances or fallen into any dangerous situations.

Surprisingly, he cooperated somewhat, also wanting to see Xu Bing's arrogant face after he thought his plan had succeeded, and then elegantly turn the tables on him.

How could that quiet festival not be considered a wonderful program?

Unexpectedly…

The situation has reversed.

"Your Majesty, please don't play around like this anymore. You should prioritize the well-being of the Great Xi Kingdom," Song Sirou advised softly.

Ji Yuan nodded silently, having nothing to say. Now, he was responsible for at least half of the consequences.

Song Si lightly touched the golden rope wrapped around Ji Yuan's body, and could feel its tough texture. "If I'm not mistaken, this is the Golden Rope."

"The Golden Rope?" Ji Yuan tugged at it, but couldn't budge it.

"That's right, this kind of rope is usually used by Qi cultivators to deal with mortal martial artists."

"Extraordinarily resilient, it is absolutely impossible for a martial artist below the Profound Realm to break through."

"However, Xu Bing is a treacherous villain, and his intentions are certainly not simple. Generally speaking, binding His Majesty's hands and feet would suffice, but he has bound His Majesty so tightly..."

"I'm afraid they have a deliberate intention to retaliate, which is utterly despicable, Your Majesty."

Song Si's eyes held a hint of pity and sympathy.

Ji Yuan's expression was also extremely unnatural. "Forget it, my dear minister, do you have a way to untie it?"

“If I recover my cultivation, I will naturally be able to unravel it.” Song Si sneered, “In the Primordial Beginning, I found a blessed land where I cultivated for several years and entered a special minor realm.”

“It is called ‘Yufu’. After entering this realm, I can envelop this rope with my vital energy to control other people’s magical artifacts.”

When Song Si said these words, he raised his head slightly, unable to hide his smugness.

"How could this be?"

Ji Yuan was startled. She was not completely ignorant about matters of the immortals and knew how heaven-defying power it was to control other people's magical artifacts.

Magical implements are fundamental for Qi cultivators.

"On the other hand, we have to thank His Majesty for it," Song Siyan said.

The matter of cultivation is mysterious and profound. After gaining Ji Yuan's favor and becoming the master of the Star Gazing Tower, he...

As someone who supported the emperor, Ji Yuan's overwhelming imperial aura also influenced her. Furthermore, she was implicitly blessed by the nation's destiny.

All of this.

That was the key to her finding a blessed place.

She came to Da Xi to help him, and she did so with a purpose. However, apart from this exchange of benefits, the two could actually be considered friends.

"Your Majesty, please wait patiently. When midnight arrives, I will take you away."

After saying this, Song Si got up, cleared the dishes, and left.

Ji Yuan watched her retreating figure, trying his best to appear calm, as if it were the same as always.

However, my heart is already restless.

somewhere.

Someone.

Looking at the status panel.

[State: Excited, nervous, expectant, impatient, heart racing, escape imminent.]