After eating breakfast, the eunuchs quickly brought over a bowl of medicine.

Perhaps the medicine had some calming properties, so Ye Shu obediently took it. Soon, he felt tired and drowsy, so he went back to sleep.

When he woke up again, it was already afternoon.

Jin Wang was no longer in the sleeping quarters. Ye Shu had just finished dressing when an eunuchs quickly brought over lunch.

The head eunuch, Gao Jin, bowed to Ye Shu: "His Majesty has ordered that Ye Xiang go to the martial arts arena after lunch."

"Martial arts arena?"

What was Jin Wang up to now?

Ye Shu asked: "What does His Majesty want me to go there for?"

"This servant does not know."

After the eunuch passed on the message, he quietly waited to the side. Ye Shu glanced at him and did not ask any more questions.

This head eunuch had followed Jin Wang for many years and was his trusted aide. He was also a shrewd person.

It was unlikely that he would be able to get anything out of him.

Ye Shu ate a tasteless meal, so he hurriedly filled his stomach and had Gao Jin bring him out.

After leaving the sleeping quarters, he discovered that this was not the capital's Imperial City.

This was Jin Wang's summer palace on the outskirts of the city.

The size of the summer palace was not much smaller than the Imperial City. Ye Shu's sleeping quarters were surrounded by a sizable lake. Ye Shu followed the maid around the lakeside veranda. After walking for more than ten minutes, he heard a loud bang before he even reached the martial arts arena.

It was the sound of a gunshot.

Ye Shu's footsteps paused and he immediately wanted to run away.

He knew that Jin Wang was up to no good!

The head eunuch next to him also stopped: "Ye Xiang?"

"No, it's nothing." Ye Shu's face was a bit pale as he shook his head.

Ye Shu walked into the martial arts arena and immediately saw Jin Wang standing on a high platform in front of him.

Jin Wang held a dexterous gun in his hand. It was made entirely of silver and looked similar to a gun, but was slightly different.

Bang — —

A gunshot rang out and it hit the bullseye.

Jin Wang put down his gun and smiled at Ye Shu, "What are you waiting for? Come here."

Ye Shu stepped forward.

A small table was placed on top of the stage. Jin Wang pulled Ye Shu over to the table and sat down. Immediately, a servant came over to serve them tea.

Jin Wang looked at Ye Shu and said, "My dear minister, you look much better."

Ye Shu said, "Imperial Physician Feng has miraculous hands. Thank you, Your Majesty, for your concern."

Jin Wang nodded: "Since my beloved minister has recovered, let us continue to talk about the previous matter."

Ye Shu: "…"

Is there an end to this?

Ye Shu's heart was in turmoil, but his face remained calm. He looked at Jin Wang calmly and waited for his next words.

Jin Wang tilted his head and motioned to the eunuch beside him.

Soon, footsteps could be heard from afar.

Ye Shu looked in the direction of the sound and his expression immediately changed.

On the other side of the martial arts arena, there were a dozen men and women with their hands tied and their mouths and eyes covered.

Jin Wang's voice carried a hint of laughter: "My dear minister, you said earlier that all these plans were to lure out the enemy's spies in the capital. These words were indeed true.

Look, haven't we found them all? "

Ye Shu pursed his lips and vaguely realized what Jin Wang wanted to do.

Sure enough, Jin Wang continued: "My dear minister, you have performed a great service this time. I will give you a chance to personally execute them. How about it?"

Below the stage, the dozen spies were herded into the martial arts arena.

The eunuch held up the gun.

"This Silver Fire Blunderbuss is a rare item. This Prince has just obtained it, and it has never been stained with blood." Jin Wang propped up his chin and said calmly, "Let's use this."

This tyrant … actually forced him to kill people.

Ye Shu looked at the gun in the eunuch's hand and then looked at the dozen or so young men and women below the stage. His fingers trembled.

Even if they were in the book world, these were still living people …

"What are you waiting for? Didn't Ye Xiang want to prove yourself to me?"

Jin Wang stood up, took the gun, and solemnly placed it in Ye Shu's hand. His gaze was fixed on Ye Shu's face: "Kill them and I will believe you."

The gun that had just been fired was still hot. Jin Wang placed his palm on the back of Ye Shu's hand and held it tightly.

He turned the gun around and pointed it at the captives in the martial arts arena.

The guards who were escorting the captives in the distance understood and released their chains and withdrew from the martial arts arena.

In an instant, the dozen or so men and women began to flee in all directions.

"No …" Ye Shu's body began to tremble, "I can't do it."

Jin Wang lowered his eyes and looked at him.

"You're still so soft-hearted."

Slowly, he raised his hand and brushed Ye Shu's hair behind his ear. His voice was gentle but cold: "When you sent people to assassinate me, did you also feel this much pain?"

"Or are you saying that if you didn't do it yourself, you wouldn't feel guilty?"

"Or is it that my life is not worth mentioning in your eyes?"

"It wasn't me …" Ye Shu raised his eyes and looked into those malicious eyes. His voice trembled, "You still don't believe me."

"Yes, I don't believe you."

Jin Wang released Ye Shu and took half a step back.

"Do it."

The martial arts arena was completely silent.

Ye Shu only felt that the gun in his hand was at least a thousand catties heavy. It was so heavy that he almost couldn't hold it.

The captives in the arena realized that they had nowhere to run and gradually calmed down. Only a few faint sobs could be heard.

Fear spread silently.

At the same time, a fruity aroma filled the air.

This aroma was much fainter than before. The sweet and sour taste that made people salivate quickly filled the entire martial arts arena.

Jin Wang's expression changed first.

Last night, Ye Shu had just gone through a period of separation. After being marked by a Qian Lord, the incense should have been temporarily suppressed.

Perhaps it was because of the various stimuli today, but it actually caused the incense to go out of control again.

The imperial palace's eunuchs and imperial guards, regardless of gender, were all mediocre people. They couldn't smell the unique incense of a Kun Lord.

However, the spies in the martial arts arena were different.

Many of them were even Qian Lords.

Everyone's eyes were covered, but they all looked in the direction of the high platform in front of them.

The alluring incense gradually became sweet under the tense atmosphere. The atmosphere in the martial arts arena gradually became restless.

Only Ye Shu, who was extremely nervous, didn't realize what was going on.

Until Jin Wang snatched the gun from his hand. His voice was slightly hoarse: "Enough."

"Come with me."

He casually tossed the gun into the eunuchs' hands and pulled Ye Shu outside.

Jin Wang ignored all the servants and captives in the arena. His footsteps were hurried as he quickly pulled Ye Shu back to his quarters.

"How did you-" Ye Shu was just about to ask when Jin Wang suddenly pushed him hard against the door.

Ye Shu furrowed his brows in pain and looked up to meet Jin Wang's slightly red eyes.

The two's breaths immediately became hot.

Perhaps it was because he had walked too quickly, but Ye Shu's body gradually heated up. The small mole next to his earlobe also strangely itched. He really … really wanted someone to touch it.

He turned his head. Just as he raised his hand to do something, Jin Wang grabbed his wrist and forcefully pressed it to the side of his body.

"Don't move." Jin Wang's voice was low and hoarse. It carried an oppressive pressure that made it hard for others to breathe.

No one could tolerate a Kun Lord that they had marked releasing the incense in front of outsiders.

This was especially true for someone like Jin Wang.

Ye Shu's shoulders trembled slightly.

He also didn't know why he was like this.

The palm that grabbed his wrist seemed to become hot, as if a ball of fire was burning his heart.

An unprecedented impulse seemed to appear in his body. He longed to be touched, longed for something more intimate.

And it was this person.

It could only be this person.

This unfamiliar feeling made Ye Shu very uneasy. He struggled a bit, but was unable to break free. He said impatiently, "Jin … Jin Wang …"

Jin Wang's eyes flashed with a trace of emotion.

The youth in his arms had tears in his eyes. His long eyelashes trembled slightly, and his expression was a bit weak and helpless.

Was this also an act?

Ever since Ye Shu had woken up, Jin Wang had been constantly testing him. But the more he tried, the more uncertain he became.

Even though there was evidence that it was this person, he still didn't think it was him.

How could it be this little fool?

Why did he betray him?

Jin Wang had been a Kun Lord for many years. He had always understood the principle of killing one as an example to others, but only this person …

It was this person who hugged him all night in the cold palace to keep him warm. It was this person who was willing to be beaten to get a bowl of hot soup for him. It was this person who knelt outside the Imperial Academy of Medicine for three days and three nights to invite an imperial physician to save his life.

It was also this person who ran into his arms during the separation period and begged him to save him.

In the end … he still couldn't bear to do it.

Jin Wang leaned closer and breathed into Ye Shu's ear. His breath carried the strong fragrance of strong wine, causing the body in his arms to tremble, "Ye Qianan, I'll ask you one last time."

"... You really didn't betray me?"

He was Kun Lord.

Kun Lord would never lie under the incense that had marked him.

Ye Shu's mind was in a mess. He looked at Jin Wang and his eyelashes became wet, "... No."

"It wasn't me …"

"It really wasn't …"

Jin Wang let out a long sigh of relief.

Whatever. Whether it was true or not, he would believe it for now.

If he kept him alive, he would be able to find out sooner or later.

Even if he was found to be the culprit … there was still something he could do.

What could a Kun Lord who didn't even know if he had been marked?

Jin Wang massaged the back of Ye Shu's neck. His fingers gently brushed against the small cinnabar mole. He lowered his head and kissed it. The incense immediately eased.

After being comforted, Ye Shu's tense body gradually relaxed. He leaned his head on Jin Wang's shoulder.

Jin Wang picked him up and quickly walked into the inner room. He placed him on the bed.

"You only know how to bully people." Ye Shu closed his eyes and muttered softly. He seemed to be unconscious, "Fatuous Ruler …"

Jin Wang, "..."

.

When Ye Shu woke up again, the sky was already dark.

The ruler's dragon bed was soft and comfortable. However, after sleeping for almost an entire day, he still felt a little sore.

Ye Shu stretched lazily and sat up. He was faced with a handsome face.

Jin Wang was sitting by the bed. He was holding a memorial and reading it. When he saw Ye Shu wake up, he tilted his head and smiled, "Beloved Official, you're awake."

"... Why are you here?"

Jin Wang asked, "Beloved Official, don't you remember what happened earlier?"

Ye Shu really didn't remember.

He only remembered that Jin Wang had suddenly brought him back to the palace from the martial arts arena. During that time, he seemed to have continued to interrogate him.

After that … Why did he faint?

Ye Shu pondered for a long time. Then, he suddenly realized, "You drugged me?!"

"..."

The more Ye Shu thought about it, the more believable he felt it was. He questioned, "There must have been something wrong with the food I ate at noon. You … What did you do to me?"

Jin Wang was so angry that he almost laughed. He pressed the space between his eyebrows, "Yes, I drugged you."

"It's a secret drug newly developed by the Imperial Palace. After taking it, you can only speak the truth. You can't lie."

"Do you want to know what you said?"

Jin Wang threw the memorial on the small table beside him. He bent down and looked down at Ye Shu.

Ye Shu swallowed hard and forced himself to calm down, "I … What did I say?"

Jin Wang lifted a strand of his hair and smiled faintly, "You called me a fatuous ruler forty-three times, a dog emperor thirty-seven times, and twenty-five times …"

Ye Shu's face turned deathly pale. He asked in a trembling voice, "... Twenty-five times what?"

"… Jin Wang, you bastard."