In the evening, Lin Wanyi again served the Emperor and the Second Prince their dinner.
Not long after the meal, the medicine for both the Second Prince and Lin Wanyi was delivered.
The two exchanged a smile and swiftly drank it all down.
With a piece of candied fruit in their mouth to counteract the bitterness, the Emperor looked at them with some amusement.
"You're drinking medicine like water now, without even blinking."
As soon as he spoke, he felt it was somewhat inappropriate.
After all, the fact that they had to keep drinking medicine was partly due to his lack of protection.
A trace of discomfort flashed in his eyes, but it quickly disappeared.
Lin Wanyi didn't miss that look; frankly speaking, she had poisoned herself.
So the Emperor's hint of self-reproach made her feel a bit guilty.
Thus, she spoke to ease the atmosphere.
