When the prince is reborn, he will only hit me if he doesn't hit the wall!

The two people's gazes were all seen by Xu Mingxi.

She tried her best to control her emotions, twisting the handkerchief in her hands unwillingly.

I took a big gulp of the fruit wine, but the bitterness on my lips and teeth still lingered.

Even though she told herself again and again that there was no possibility for her to be with Qin Yuechuan, and even the last connection between the two was cut off by Qin Yuechuan himself...

However, it was really unbearable for her to find that something that once belonged to her was now in the hands of others.

"Even if I can't get it, it's not your turn... Anyone can get it, but you can't..."

Xu Mingxi's eyes were sinister as he stared at Xu Xinyue.

She glanced at the palace maids who were serving her, and her heart suddenly beat as fast as a drum: Here it comes.

He turned his head and looked at Qin Yuling.

Qin Yuling nodded slightly at Xu Mingxi.

Xu Mingxi hid under the desk, and a thin layer of sweat gradually appeared on the palms of his clenched hands.

The emperor's deep voice came from above:

"Today, I am hosting a welcoming ceremony for the Duke of Zhenguo. My dear ministers, please join me in the fun!"

The ministers raised their glasses in response:

"I wish my country Beixuan peace and prosperity!"

"Beixuan has His Majesty and the Duke of Zhenguo, which is a blessing for the people!"

The emperor was greatly pleased by the praise and said, "Today, I will not go home until I am drunk!"

At the emperor's signal, the performing dancers came in one after another.

The sounds of stringed and wind instruments rose and continued in our ears.

The graceful singers and dancers dance to the beat of drums, flitting among the brocade curtains, like colorful butterflies that have fallen into the mortal world, showing off their unique charm as they dance.

He Xuehuai remained expressionless, and while drinking, he was still paying attention to any slight movement around him.

The banquet table was covered with delicacies, the various dishes were fragrant, and the dazzling array of jade plates and new cups were filled with rare fruits and precious dishes from all over the world.

"Alas, today's dish actually includes red sunflower! Miss Xu, have you ever tried it?"

Qin Lingruo asked, pointing at a fern dish with red veins in the bowl.

"The princess has seen a lot, and I have never seen anything like it."

"You don't have to be so reserved. Just call me Ling'er from now on. In exchange, how about I call you Yueyue from now on?"

Xu Xinyue pursed her lips and smiled in response: "In that case, I'd better obey your command respectfully."

Qin Lingruo turned around and looked at Xia Xueyao: "Yaoyao, how is it?"

"Everything is up to the princess... Ling'er has the final say."

"It is said that this red sunflower only grows in extremely cold places, mostly in the north. It is very rare in Kyoto. I heard that it has a name called... called..."

Qin Lingruo thought hard but still couldn't remember anything, so she simply gave up the idea and shook her head: "You can't even eat it in Kyoto, anyway, it's very rare, you guys should try it too."

Unable to refuse such a generous offer, Xu Xinyue and Xia Xueyao each tasted a few mouthfuls and chewed them carefully: "It is indeed crisp and refreshing, and the taste is very unusual."

Perhaps it was because this dish was rare and there was only a little on each person’s table. Xu Xinyue only had to take a few bites and the red sunflower dish was all gone from the bowl.

Just as I was thinking it was a pity, a bowl of fresh red sunflower was suddenly handed to me.

Xu Xinyue looked up and couldn't help but frown. It was Xu Mingxi.

"Since my sister likes it, I came here to give her some of mine to taste. I also took this opportunity to resolve the misunderstanding between you and the Xu family.

"Can my sister agree?"

"There has never been any misunderstanding between my sister and me, and I have never tried to take away what my sister loves. You should take this dish back.

Besides, I can't represent my father, and you, sister, can't represent the Xu family either."

Xu Xinyue lowered her eyes, not intending to accept Chikui's offer or accept her so-called apology.

Although she was no longer obsessed with what had happened, it was impossible for her to just brush it off with a few words.

Now that she had left the Xu Mansion, the people in the Xu Mansion had nothing to do with her, and she would not accept anything from the Xu Mansion, not even a dish.

Besides, it is still unknown whether it is "clean" or not.

Xu Mingxi seemed to have suffered a shock, his brows were furrowed, and he stood in front of Xu Xinyue's desk and refused to leave.

Suddenly, Qingyang's voice came from the side: "Miss Xu, the prince knows that you like to eat it, so he specially ordered his subordinates to bring it to you."

Qin Yuechuan had been watching Xu Xinyue's every move and probably guessed what she was thinking.

"Miss Xu, Miss Xu is not your type. Please go back." Her voice was cold and her tone was indifferent, without a trace of emotion.

Xu Mingxi felt humiliated and was furious, but he had no place to vent his anger, so he could only leave in dismay.

On the men's side, He Xuehuai's attendant Chen Song finished his investigation and returned to his seat.

"Master, there is nothing unusual. There is no sign of the garrison, and there are no archers or anything like that in the dark."

"okay."

“I think it must be a coincidence. This red sunflower conflicts with your constitution, and few people know about it.

And it's rare in Kyoto, it should be prepared simply for the banquet, not for you." Chen Song glanced at the emperor quietly and continued: "And even if we take action, now is not the best time."

"I understand, please leave."

It's not that he is paranoid, but since returning to Kyoto, he has encountered countless assassinations, both openly and covertly, which really forces him to be on guard.

He checked all the food and wine on the table one by one.

If you want to save your life, don't miss any abnormalities.

Besides, this red sunflower...

He Xuehuai took a sip of the wine, still feeling a little uneasy...

"Chen Song, this Chikui..."

"Master, this Chikui subordinate has checked and everyone is ready for the banquet."

Suddenly, He Xuehuai remembered something, turned around and asked hurriedly: "Are all the people at the table ready? Are the women's tables ready too!?"

"Yes... Is there anything wrong with the master?"

He Xuehuai turned her head and looked around the hall, but still did not see the familiar figure, and her seat was also empty at the moment.

He Xuehuai's heart tightened, and he thought to himself:

"Oops!"

Pretend to be drunk and leave the table.

In the side hall, Qin Lingruo was extremely anxious and kept pacing back and forth in front of the bed.

Xiao Chan stood beside Xu Xinyue, constantly wiping the sweat from her forehead.

Xia Xueyao also looked at Xu Xinyue who was lying on the bed with her eyes closed with worry.

Everything was fine just now, everyone was eating, drinking and chatting happily. But Xu Xinyue suddenly felt a little unwell. I thought she was a little drunk. I came to the side hall to rest for a while. I helped her cook some hangover soup and it should be fine...

But how did things turn out like this...

Qin Lingruo's personal maid Xuehe pushed the door open and came in. Qin Lingruo hurried over to greet her: "How is it? Is the imperial physician here?"

"No, I just went to call the imperial physician, but all the imperial physicians have been transferred away and no one is on duty." Xuehe was also a little anxious.

"Everyone has been transferred away!? No one is on duty? This is terrible...

My brother asked me to take care of him, and I have been helping him until I fell asleep on the bed..."

Qin Lingruo was filled with panic and wanted to open the door to seek help. Just as she was about to step out of the room, she bumped into the person who came.

It’s Qin Yuechuan.

Qin Lingruo seemed to have found a life-saving straw, and said with a faint sobbing voice: "Royal brother... I'm sorry... I..."

Seeing her like this, Qin Yuechuan had a bad feeling. With a gloomy expression, he stepped into the inner room and asked as he walked, "What happened to Yueyue?"

"I don't know. Yueyue suddenly felt unwell. I thought she couldn't handle the alcohol, so I brought her here to rest... and it turned out like this..."

Qin Yuechuan was already near the couch. The girl on the couch looked pale, her brows were furrowed, her eyes were tightly closed, and she looked very uncomfortable.

Qin Yuechuan leaned forward, slowed down his voice, and called softly, "Yueyue, Yueyue? Can you hear me?"

Xu Xinyue seemed to have heard something. Her long eyelashes trembled a few times. She opened her eyes with great effort and responded weakly, "...Prince..."

"What's wrong with you? Where do you feel uncomfortable? Is it a stomachache?" Qin Yuechuan asked gently.

At the same time, I was thinking that there was a possibility of poisoning.

"My body, my arms... it hurts... it itches..."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yuechuan lifted her sleeves without hesitation, revealing a section of her arm for her to examine.

On the white and tender forearm, dark red spots were scattered like cotton wool. When the fingertips touched it gently, it was not soft and tender as usual, and even slightly swollen.

Qin Yuechuan frowned, his face as cold as ice: "Have you asked for the imperial physician?"

"I invited him, but all the imperial doctors have been transferred away, and there is no one on duty..."

Qin Lingruo felt a little lacking in confidence. Ever since Qin Yuechuan entered the room, the atmosphere around them had become terribly cold.