Inside the Imperial Palace Hall.
Bai Daqing bowed respectfully, "Your Majesty, I pay my respects! May I inquire as to why you have summoned me here?"
"Smack!"
Emperor Dugu Jingtian slammed the table fiercely and barked angrily, "Bai Daqing! You have quite the nerve! How dare you attempt to assassinate the Prince Consort Dongfang Jian! It seems you have grown weary of living!"
"Ah?" Bai Daqing was startled, "I didn't attempt to assassinate Dongfang Jian. Could there be some misunderstanding here?"
"Misunderstanding?" Dugu Jingtian scoffed coldly, "If you had the audacity to commit the act, then have the courage to admit it! Don't try to shrink back like a coward!"
Bai Daqing's facial muscles twitched, "I truly did not attempt to assassinate Dongfang Jian, Your Majesty. Why are you so sure it was me? Simply because I bear grudges against Dongfang Jian? If that's the case, I object! There are countless who have been offended by Dongfang Jian and wish for his death."
