Clue

After leaving the prison, Song Jingchen looked up at the sky with mixed feelings.

"Master, where are we going now?" South Wind asked.

Song Jingchen pursed his lips. "Into the palace."

The emperor was definitely still waiting for news from him.

After two rounds of inspection as usual, Song Jingchen had just arrived at the door of the imperial study when he saw Shangguan Yu come out.

The two of them looked at each other. Shangguan Yu opened his mouth to say something.

The eunuch who led the way carefully reminded him, "Earl Zhongyi, His Majesty is still waiting for you inside."

Song Jingchen nodded and walked past Shangguan Yu into the imperial study.

Shangguan Yu paused for a moment. His eyelashes lowered as he led Lianshan out of the palace.

In the imperial study, without waiting for Song Jingchen to bow, the emperor asked impatiently, "Have you obtained the antidote?"