Chapter 2819 Poisoning_1

Moon Pavilion!

At this moment, Xue Qinghe skilfully brewed a pot of tea for Tang Yuehua and steadily poured it into a cup...

He said softly, "Chief Tang, please..."

Upon hearing this, Tang Yuehua also picked up the teacup with an extremely graceful gesture and gently took a sip...

Soon, she nodded in approval and said, "Not bad, I didn't expect the Crown Prince to have such a high talent for tea ceremony. Having only studied it for a few days, you have already achieved what many people strive for in several years."

It had been a few days since Xue Qinghe started learning the art of tea ceremony from Tang Yuehua. Although it hadn't been long, his movements were already quite practiced!

Xue Qinghe breathed a sigh of relief and modestly said, "Chief Tang is overpraising me, it's less about my talent, more about your excellent instruction!"

Tang Yuehua replied, "Your Highness is still so humble, but to become a respected emperor, this alone is not enough!"

Xue Qinghe slightly nodded, "Qinghe has taken the lesson."

Tang Yuehua didn't say anything more and glanced at the sky to remind, "Alright, it's getting late, Your Highness should also proceed to the imperial palace to meet with His Majesty the Emperor, right?"

The specific reason, she was not clear about, but she knew it had something to do with tea ceremony...

Xue Qinghe revealed a look of surprise, "How did Chief Tang know?"

He remembered that he had not told the matter to her!

Tang Yuehua also noticed his confusion and explained, "You need not worry, Your Highness, Her Royal Highness the Princess told me!"

Xue Qinghe then mused, "I see!"

Shortly after, he stood up, clasped his fist and said, "Since Chief Tang is already aware, then I shall not explain further and take my leave now!"

Tang Yuehua naturally wouldn't say much, "Mhmm!"

Only then did Xue Qinghe turn around and leave the Moon Pavilion...

At this moment, Tang Yuehua's gaze subtly changed...

"Does His Highness the Crown Prince specially learn tea ceremony to curry favor with Emperor Xue Ye, hence catering to his preferences?"

But the next second, she dismissed the possibility in her mind...

No, impossible!

Emperor Xue Ye had already appointed Xue Qinghe as the Crown Prince, which showed how much he cared for him!

There was simply no need for him to do such a thing!

Maybe it was just pure interest...

...

Inside the imperial palace!

Xue Ke, who was waiting outside the great hall, waved excitedly upon seeing Xue Qinghe approaching, "Brother, over here!!"

The latter, unfazed, asked, "Xue Ke, what brings you here?"

Xue Ke blinked her beautiful eyes, filled with anticipation, "Hmm... I also wanted to taste the tea brewed by brother, so I came, and of course, I've already obtained Father's permission!"

"Brother, you don't mind, do you?"

Xue Qinghe pursed his lips and chuckled lightly, "Of course not!"

Why had Xue Ke come as well? He had specially learned tea ceremony to poison Xue Ye!

If she were present, wouldn't she also become an accidental victim?

But to refuse at such a time could likely make Xue Ye suspicious...

Seeing that he did not refuse, Xue Ke also breathed a sigh of relief, "That's good, let's go inside quickly, Father is already waiting!"

Xue Qinghe nodded, and the two entered the great hall together...

The first sight that met their eyes was none other than Xue Ye seated upon the imperial throne!

Upon their arrival, Xue Ye spoke first, "Xue Ke, Qing He, you've arrived."

Xue Qinghe and another person bowed and greeted with clasped hands, "Greetings to Father Emperor!"

Emperor Xue Ye waved his hand in a gesture, "Both of you, rise. There are no outsiders here. There's no need for such formality!"

"Yes, Father Emperor!"

After receiving permission, Xue Qinghe and the other person finally straightened up again...

Only then did Emperor Xue Ye speak again, "Qinghe, I've heard that in recent days you have been going to the Moon Pavilion to learn about tea art?"

Xue Qinghe affirmed this, "Yes, Father Emperor, I am also very interested in tea art, so I asked Tang Xuanzhu for guidance!"

Upon hearing this, Emperor Xue Ye's face also became much more pleased...

He certainly did not want Xue Qinghe to be learning tea art just to please him!

But if it was a genuine interest, that would be another matter entirely!

Thinking of this, Emperor Xue Ye proposed, "Oh, then let Us observe today what you have learned about tea art in these few days and see what level you have reached!"

Xue Qinghe took a deep breath, "Since Father Emperor is interested, of course, there's no problem!"

The former seemed to think of something else and turned his gaze towards Xue Ke, "Right, Xue Ke, didn't you also want to taste the tea brewed by Qinghe? Take the opportunity today!"

Xue Ke joyfully said, "Thank you, Father Emperor!"

Upon hearing these words, Xue Qinghe's expression became somewhat complicated, but it vanished in the blink of an eye...

...

Martial Soul Hall!

Within the academy!

Hulena couldn't help but break the silence as she looked at Xu Sheng, who remained silent and did not utter a word...

"Xu Sheng, you look a bit off. Did you not sleep well last night?"

Xu Sheng gave her a small smile, "Nana, I'm fine, just thinking about some things!"

Bi Bidong had given him a week to respond...

Although she didn't force him to become her disciple, if he refused, he would probably find it hard to leave Martial Soul Hall!

He was very clear about the character of this former teacher of his!

Seeing Hulena's concerned look, Evil Moon as her brother couldn't help feeling a bit heartbroken...

He had never been cared for like this!

He immediately coughed and covered his mouth, "Cough, cough, Nana, why don't you ask me whether I've slept well?"

Upon hearing this, Hulena scrutinized Evil Moon, gesticulating with her hands, "Brother, when have you ever slept well? Both your eyes even have such big dark circles!"

She knew full well how hardworking Evil Moon was; he barely slept and always maintained his alertness through cultivating!

Pausing for a moment, she added, "Sometimes, brother, you shouldn't push yourself too hard. It's good to relax occasionally."

Evil Moon felt warmed in his heart and thought secretly, "Even though Xu Sheng is here, Nana still has her brother in her eyes!"

Seeing this, Flame also squeezed forward excitedly, "Nana, what about me, what about me?"

Looking at Flame, Hulena immediately cooled down, "You? Haven't you been lying in a sickbed these past few days? You must have had plenty of sleep, right?"

Flame, whose bluff had been called, turned red-faced, "Nana... Nana, it's not like I wanted this. After all, with an injury, I can't cultivate. I'm supposedly a patient."

Hulena, with a penetrating gaze, said, "Don't lie to me. I went to ask, and they said you only had some minor injuries and were nearly back to normal the same day!"

Flame was startled and, instead of getting angry, expressed his joy, "Eh… Nana, did you secretly come to see me? Why didn't I know about it?"

"But on the other hand, Nana, you still care about me in your heart!!"

Thinking this, he shot a triumphant glance at Evil Moon, "Evil Moon, did you hear what Nana just said??"

Evil Moon sighed, chose to turn his back, and inwardly lamented, "This foolish child, still harboring fantasies about Nana. Doesn't he know that there's no possibility anymore?"